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Goddard School
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
7909 McFarland Lane,
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Quick Facts
Capacity
159 children
Age Range
Infant-Ten
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
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
125021
License Issued
Jul 24, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
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 3;
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 2024-10-30 |
Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own | 2024-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Infant Feeding |
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| Licensing 2023-10-12 |
On 10/9/23 a child was left unsupervised on the playground with no caregiver present. | 2023-10-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-07-25 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In the hall closet there was disinfectant wipes labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children.In the Dolphins room there was a teacher purse on top of a low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-25 |
Indoor furnishings | 2023-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 In the Dolphins room the turtle mat is torn and in the Seahorses room the couch is torn, not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-25 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 In the Seahorses room there was a sharp edge on the white board. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-25 |
Building maintenance | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 The Guppy room has paint peeling on the wall by the back door. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-25 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2023-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 In the Beluga and the Guppy room the hot water did not reach 100 degrees F. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-30 |
Indoor furnishings | 2022-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 In the Starfish room there is a red foam chair and a blue foam chair that are torn, not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-30 |
Bathrooms | 2022-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 In the infant room, the Doplphin room, and the Starfish room there are paper towels on the counter, not on a dispenser. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-30 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Soap at all handwashing sinks is labeled Keep out of reach of children and is accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-09-30 |
All food preparation surfaces and eating surfaces shall be sanitized: before and after use | 2022-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(i)(1) In the starfish room the table was not sanitized prior to lunch. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
Bathrooms | 2021-09-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 -At time of inspection toilet paper sitting on floor in stall of restroom located outside the Lobster classroom and is not sanitary.-Unwrapped toilet paper sitting on top of dispenser in the Turtle classroom restroom and is not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal | 2021-09-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) At time of inspection trash can in the Turtle classroom used to dispose of diapers does not have a tight fitting lid. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-01 |
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area | 2021-09-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) At time of inspection no posting of approved first aid directive in the Octopus classroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-24 |
Caregivers shall do the following: Communicate to children using positive statements | 2021-03-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54(b)(1) Caregiver did not use positive statements when communicating with children at the time the incident was reported |
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