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: 2024-03-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-12-31
  • 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
2024-02-01
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. 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
One staff present does not have a consent form on file with the division making. (J.S.)
Licensing
2024-02-01
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
During visit consultant observed the One’s class out of ratio with 10 children aged 1, with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 Unqualified caregiver. (J.S.)
Licensing
2024-02-01
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. 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
One staff present does not fingerprints on file with the division making them. (J.S.)
Licensing
2023-11-30
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2023-11-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Self-report/Complaint: Owner states on 11-16-23 Ratio was not maintained when a 2-year-old child was alone in a classroom.
Licensing
2023-11-30
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times 2023-11-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e)
Self-report/Complaint: Owner states on 11-16-23 Supervision was not maintained when a 2-year-old child was alone in a classroom.
Complaints
2023-11-16
2024-02-15
Type of correction needed: Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.
Licensing
2023-11-09
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually 2023-11-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b)
Six staff members are missing Current documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training in their files. Send documentation consultant.
Licensing
2023-11-09
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety 2023-11-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d)
Two staff members are missing documentation of Health & Safety Module 3 in their files. (H.B. & L.H.)Send documentation consultant.
Licensing
2023-11-09
Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children 2023-11-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a)
In the Infant/Toddler Kitchenette under the sink there are cleaning supplies labeled “Keep out of reach of children” (Bleach, laundry soap) accessible to children which is unsafe. There is laundry soap on the floor next to the fridge. In rooms 9 and 10 there are diaper creams labeled “keep out of reach of children” under the changing table accessible to children which is unsafe.
Licensing
2023-11-09
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance 2023-11-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5)
Eight staff members are missing evaluations in their files. (M.S., H.B., S.C., A.C., L.H., B.J., T.A.)Send documentation to consultant.
Licensing
2023-11-09
Building maintenance 2023-11-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
There is peeling paint in rooms 5 and 9.
Licensing
2023-11-09
In-service staff training 2023-11-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35
Two staff members are missing documentation of 12 hours of inservice training in their files. (M.S. & C.B.)Send documentation consultant.
Licensing
2023-11-09
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually 2023-11-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2)
One staff member is missing documentation of TB test results in their file. (A.C.)One staff member is missing Current TB test results in their file. (L.H.)Send documentation to consultant.
Licensing
2023-11-09
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children 2023-11-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c)
In room 9’s bathroom there are packages of diapers on the floor which is unsanitary.
Licensing
2023-11-09
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2023-11-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Kitchen freezer is missing thermometer inside.

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