Goddard School, The - Avon IN Licensed Center

8547 East U.S. Hwy 36 , Avon IN 46123
(317) 272-1337

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 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100061
  • Capacity: 137
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • 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: Jun 01, 2021
  • 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
2021-06-21
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2021-06-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Toddler was left on playground unsupervised.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child in sight/sound at all times but not with own teacher
Licensing
2021-06-21
Reporting child abuse or neglect 2021-06-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13
The facility did not report this situation to consultant.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child in sight/sound at all times but not with own teacher.
Licensing
2021-06-01
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2021-05-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
A transition was happening moving children from one preschool room to another and a child was left unsupervised while the others moved.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each staff member was personally counciled by school owner.
Licensing
2021-06-01
Director responsibilities 2021-05-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22
Director is responsible to make sure staff follow proper procedures and policies regarding supervision and child/staff ratio.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will retrain in staff, in person, memos, staff meetings
Licensing
2021-05-11
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2021-05-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Child in kitchenette not being supervised by staff member
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teachers have been retrained on threshold counts each time children cross a threshold.
Licensing
2021-05-11
The center shall locate the kitchen in a way to prevent usage as a throughway. No one shall use the kitchen as a throughway to other rooms or areas during food preparation and dish washing 2021-05-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(e)
Kitchenette considered a kitchen because of food prep so children not allowed in this area.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All teachers in the infant room and the first steps room will classroom entrance doors and main hallway to transfer children between rooms. Signage will also be posted as a reminder, that says, "no children allowed" on each door leading into the kichenette.
Licensing
2021-02-22
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2021-02-11
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
One employee did not have background checks when grant was submitted.
Licensing
2020-12-01
Building maintenance 2020-12-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Peeling paint in 4-4 1/2. Drywall exposure in Toddler classroom.
Licensing
2020-12-01
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2020-12-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Purse on shelf in 4 -4 1/2 In bathroom between 2's and 2 1/2's diaper creams at low area and staff only lotions at low area.
Licensing
2020-12-01
Bathrooms 2020-12-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Handwashing sink in 4-4 1/2 classroom.
Licensing
2020-11-02
Inappropriate discipline 2020-10-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
Teacher used inappropriate discipline with a child.
Licensing
2020-09-14
Breast Milk 2020-09-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-136
Breast milk given to wrong child in classroom.
Licensing
2020-09-14
Director responsibilities 2020-09-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22
Breast milk procedure not followed by staff.
Licensing
2020-09-04
Child/staff ratios and supervision
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Two children entered building from playground and were found by owner inside classroom reading books.
Licensing
2020-02-10
Director responsibilities 2020-02-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22
Director should make appropriate phone calls for reporting situations in the facility.

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