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The Goddard School
Carmel, IN
· Hamilton County
160 Medical Dr,
Carmel, IN 46032
Quick Facts
Capacity
130 children
Age Range
Infant-Six
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100343
License Issued
Feb 23, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-02-05 |
On 1/12/26 a teacher threatened a child at naptime in order to get them to lay on their cot. | 2026-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment |
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| Licensing 2025-11-04 |
Boys bathroom had toilet paper on top of each stall's dispenser and had a plunger by the sinks, not sanitary. Sheeps room did not have paper towels in the dispenser. | 2025-11-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2025-04-17 |
At the time of inspection the Sheep classroom, ages 4-5 had 16 of the 21 children awake at naptime with only 1 caregiver leaving the classroom out of ratio. | 2025-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(h)(3) During the rest period for children toddler age and older, caregivers may supervise children at fifty percent (50%) of the required child/staff ratio provided that: a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the children in the class are asleep |
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| Licensing 2024-11-19 |
At the time of inspection a mirror was not seen in the Roosters, Cows, and Sheep rooms. | 2024-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(4) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A shatterproof mirror |
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| Licensing 2023-10-13 |
Cuddly chicks restroom contained art projects/art supplies and highchairs. Bouncing bunnies restroom contained cardboard boxes and hanging child files on the wall. Restrooms can not be used for storage. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring | 2022-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) Thermometer is missing in kitchen freezer |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow | 2022-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 At time of inspection, hot water temperatures ranged from 59 degrees F to 72 degrees F throughout the building. Water temperature needs to be between 100-120 degrees F for proper handwashing. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen | 2022-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) At time of inspection lunch was being delivered to classrooms. Food was not covered during transport. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
Storage space for supplies and personal belongings of each child shall be in each room | 2022-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128(b) At time of inspection, coats and personal belongings touching each other in the Sheep, Ponies, and Duck rooms. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children | 2022-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) At time of inspection items that are labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. Lobby low unlocked cabinet had lysol wipes and blue cleaner in spray bottle. Sheep room, aquaphor tube in ziploc bag on child cubby shelf in reach of children. Lamb room, Diaper creams and ointments are stored under changing table in a lock box that had key in lock and was open. (Also has deterrant on outside of changing table, not considered a lock). |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
Building maintenance | 2022-12-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 In the Enrichment room, paint chipping on walls. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-28 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2020-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 -3 bottles labeled with name only-no date/time-white roll papertowels not in dispenser in sheep and bunnies rooms-sweater, flag and artwork being stored in bunnies bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Educational equipment and materials | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Young 2s Ducks did not having climbing equipement, or in/out/under/over available for the children. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-03 |
Bathrooms | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Brown papertowels on top of dispenser in 4s room, white papertowels sitting on top of shelf/cubbies/sink backs not in a dispenser in all rooms except one. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-03 |
Building maintenance | 2018-12-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Plunger, broom, and two changing pads stored in bathrooms. |
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