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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
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 888-4998
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 2024-10-30 |
Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own | 2024-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered |
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| Licensing 2023-10-12 |
On 10/9/23 a child was left out of ratio 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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| Licensing 2021-03-24 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2021-03-25 |
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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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| Complaints 2021-02-04 |
Positive discipline | 2022-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2020-09-16 |
Bathrooms | 2020-09-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Handwashing sink located in the one and a half to two year old classroom (Dolphin) is leaking from the base around the seal. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-16 |
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The nipple must be covered | 2020-09-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(2) Sippy cups stored in cubbies located in the ones and one and a half to two year old (Guppy and Dolphin) classrooms are not stored in a sanitary manner with spouts covered. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-19 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2019-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Two new hires have not completed a background check. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-19 |
Staff hygiene | 2019-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Cook is not wearing a hair restraint or apron while preparing food. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-19 |
The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference | 2019-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) Plastic spoons and pitchers are stored under the sink near a pipe in the kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-19 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Diaper creams is accessible in the guppy, dolphins, turtle, and starfish room under the diaper changing stations. Kitchen door is propped open during the visit. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Previous state approved locking method updated. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Child grouping policies | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 On 9-6-18 the PTQ rater observed 10 children in the Guppy room when there were two children present not walking consistently unassisted. Therefore the group size should have been 8 children. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Staff orientation | 2018-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 The director has not yet taken the 2 1/2 hour CCRR face-to-face Safe Sleep training. As of July 1, 2018, IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1)(a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) Complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director on site during the maternity leave attended training |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2018-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 When the PTQ rater made a visit on 9-6-18 there were 10 children to 2 staff in the Guppy room with two children in the room that were not walking consistently unassisted. The child/staff ratio should have been 8:2 with a group size of 8. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-05 |
The child care center shall meet all the requirements of this rule and be specifically licensed for infant or toddler care prior to providing care for any infant or toddler | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-120(a) Also 7-1 (74) definition of a toddler is a child who is less than 30 months of age and is able to walk consistently unassisted. On 9-6-18 the PTQ rater observed two children in the Guppy room that were not walking consistently unassisted. Today, one child in the Guppy room is not walking consistently unassisted. |
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| Complaints 2018-09-06 |
2019-04-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: Facility not incompliance with grouping regulations. | ||
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