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The Goddard School - Carmel III
Carmel, IN
· Hamilton County
10445 Commerce Drive,
Carmel, IN 46032
Quick Facts
Capacity
145 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2029
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
The Goddard School - Carmel III is a Licensed Center in Carmel IN, with a maximum capacity of 145 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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 2026-07-28 |
Program self-reported that on June 30, 2026, within the Pre-K classroom, one staff member observed another staff member engaging in what was documented by the program as inappropriate physical discipline. The observing staff reported that, in an attempt to get a child to look at the staff member and listen, the staff member put their hand on the back of a child’s head and the bottom of their chin. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort |
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| Licensing 2026-02-26 |
1 child's file missing the correct documentation for a birth certificate. Send documentation to consultant. | 2026-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records |
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| Licensing 2025-03-18 |
At the time of inspection there were no unit blocks seen in rooms 13 and 20. | 2025-03-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(5) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A set of wooden unit blocks |
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| Licensing 2024-11-08 |
On 10/16/24 a child was not being supervised when they were left on the playground without a caregiver. | 2024-11-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-08-21 |
Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own. | 2024-08-21 |
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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 2023-01-30 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) In the Squirrel's restroom, there was a toilet plunger on the ground next to the toilet. The Turtle's restroom was being used to store toys, tables, equipment, etc. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children | 2023-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) There were several items labeled "keep out of reach of children" within reach of children. In the Bunnies, Turtles, & Fawns rooms there were disinfecting wipes in the unlocked (deterred) cabinet under the sink. In the Turtle's & Squirrel's classrooms purses were on a low shelf in the unlocked (deterred) closet. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-30 |
Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet | 2023-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) The toilet paper in the Grizzly's room was not on the dispenser. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Fox room had surface cleaner hanging above sink within reach of children. Cleaner was labeled, keep out of reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-09 |
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. | 2022-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) MS does not have a consent form on file for this location. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-09 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At the time of visit MS was in the pre-k room with another teacher and 16 children. MS does not have a consent form on file for this location and is an unqualified caregiver and therefore does not count in ratio. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-21 |
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age | 2022-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) At the time of visit there was one child file missing documentation of a birth certificate. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-21 |
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. | 2022-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) During visit 1 staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified: AM |
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