Goddard School - Indianapolis IN Licensed Center

7909 McFarland Lane , Indianapolis IN 46237
(317) 888-4998

About the Provider

Description: 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;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 125021
  • Capacity: 154
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Ten
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-02-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-09-30
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2023-10-12
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2023-10-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
On 10/9/23 a child was left out of ratio on the playground with no caregiver present.
Licensing
2023-07-25
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2023-07-26
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.
Licensing
2023-07-25
Indoor furnishings 2023-07-25
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.
Licensing
2023-07-25
Educational equipment and materials 2023-07-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
In the Seahorses room there was a sharp edge on the white board.
Licensing
2023-07-25
Building maintenance 2023-07-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
The Guppy room has paint peeling on the wall by the back door.
Licensing
2023-07-25
Water Supply and Plumbing 2023-07-26
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.
Licensing
2022-09-30
Indoor furnishings 2022-09-28
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.
Licensing
2022-09-30
Bathrooms 2022-10-03
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.
Licensing
2022-09-30
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-10-03
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.
Licensing
2022-09-30
All food preparation surfaces and eating surfaces shall be sanitized: before and after use 2022-10-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(i)(1)
In the starfish room the table was not sanitized prior to lunch.
Licensing
2021-09-01
Bathrooms 2021-09-02
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.
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
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.
Licensing
2021-09-01
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area 2021-09-02
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.
Licensing
2021-03-24
Caregivers shall do the following: Communicate to children using positive statements 2021-03-25
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
Licensing
2021-03-24
Inappropriate discipline 2021-03-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
Caregiver did not engage in appropriate discipline during interaction with children at time of reporting of incident

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