Five Star Center License
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The Goddard School
Matthews, NC
· Mecklenburg County
9631 NORTHEAST PKWY,
Matthews, NC 28105
Quick Facts
Capacity
148 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 321-1310
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003970
License Holder
RYKER ELLIS DEVELOPMENT INC
License Issued
Mar 20, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
THE GODDARD SCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in MATTHEWS NC, with a maximum capacity of 148 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 895 | .0606(a)(1)(A-B) |
| Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In Space 1, it was documented that a child was placed on the side at 9:05 am on March 17, 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member hired 1/5/2026 had 15 hours orientation documented. A staff member hired 1/13/26 had 15 hours orientation documented. A staff member hired 2/28/2024 had 15 hours orientation documented. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to go files did not include staff emergency contact information. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 5, one (1) child requiring emergency medication did not have the original container with the label for an inhaler. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 7, one (1) child requiring an epi-pen did not have a current FARE plan on file. The plan on file expired July 25, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member hired April 10, 2025 does not have current First Aid certification on file. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Seven (7) staff members did not complete the required number of on going training hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was reviewed 9/3/2025 and is not up to date with veteran employees. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 1 and 2a the locked cabinet doors did not close flush creating a pinch point. In Spaces 2b, 3 and 4 teacher supplies containing small and sharp parts were stored on cubbies lower then five feet. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. inn Space 1, batteries and white-out were stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 5, the FARE plan did not include the parent signature. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee did not have a TB test or screening on file on or before the first day of employment. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have a signed and dated discipline policy on file on or prior to date of enrollment. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to Go File did not contain current student applications and required information. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in June, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were stored in a backpack lower than five feet in spaces 2B,7 and 8. An Epi-pen was stored on a gate in bag accessible to children on the playground. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic was observed on a box of diapers accessible to children in Space 2A. Spaces 2B, 3, and 4 had plastic accessible to children on the doors and in the classrooms. In Space 2b a magnetic train toy with small wheels and a small fidget were accessible to children. artwork, on a counter accessible to children. In Space 4 fairy lights were accessible to children on the door. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter in pace drills were conducted every four months in January, May, August and December. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space 2b, there was no soap at the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In the restroom between space #3 and #4, a container of diaper cream was located on a shelf that was less than five feet above the floor. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire was dated November 14, 2022. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member's emergency information was dated November 14, 2022. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two children did not have a health care professional listed on the application. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 1901 | .1104(1-5) |
| All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. Two staff members did not have a professional development plan on file that included the required information. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member did not have a medical statement on file. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member did not have a TB test or screening on file. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff did not have verification on file that they received at least 16 hours of orientation. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One new staff member did not have verification on file that The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-340L |
| 2023-09-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 429 | .0508(b)(1-5) |
| The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. In space #2 there was no lesson plan for the current week. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was observed to be locked; however the key was in the door. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1031 | .0302(d)(1)(B) |
| Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. Three (3) staff did not have a completed application on file. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One employee stated employment on November 1, 2022 and did not receive her TB test until April 18, 2023. One employee started employment February 27, 2023 and does not a TB test on file. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Five employees do not have completed Emergency information on file. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Three employees did not have the required 16 hours of orientation on file. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. On employee started employment on January 3, 2023 and does not have First Aid training on file. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.On employee started employment on January 3, 2023 and does not have CPR training on file. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Three employees did not have the required orientation within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two employees did not have a signed job description on file. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three children did not have current emergency medical care information on file. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a completed health assessment on file. One child had a health assessment date 90 days after enrollment. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Five employees do not have the required training on file. | |||
| 2023-03-16 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child choked on a tree seed shell and 911 was called. | |||
| 2023-03-16 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. daily check was not completed prior to use and a child choked on a tree seed shell and 911 was called. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. In space #4 and #7 the area rugs were dirty and had stains. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4 a closet was unlocked that stored dawn dish soap, a can of shaving cream, honey, and disinfecting wipes. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) staff members CPR and First Aid expired 11/22, they are schedule to take the class December 12, 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) staff members CPR and First Aid expired 11/22, they are schedule to take the class December 12, 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #1 a teacher had a coke bottle and in space #5 a McDonalds cup was on the shelf. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #5 a MAP expired June 2022. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-25 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member spoke to one-year-old children in an aggressive tone that was both non-nurturing and inappropriate when telling them “stop” and “no.” | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Violation | 903 | GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) |
| Corporal punishment was used. [Omit item 0903 for religious sponsored centers operating under GS 110-106 with an exemption on file with the Division.] On July 11, 2022, a staff member smacked a one-year-old child's face with an open hand. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On multiple occasions between July 6, 2022, through July 13, 2022, a staff member handled five one-year-old children roughly by grabbing or pulling by the arm/wrist from a sitting position to stand, as well as, hitting a child's arm. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member's date of employment was 3.12.21 and has not completed all health and safety trainings. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space#4 There is also a base board that is coming off the wall and peeling paint and glue is exposed. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4 a bottle of Goo Gone was also observed in a cabinet not locked. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Space #4 had diaper creams and lotion under the changing table that was not locked. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space#5 a child's medication authorization for his epi-pen expired on March 22, 2022. A new authorization was not completed until April 22, 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member that hired 8.16.21 did not completed a medical exam until 3.23.22 | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member's date of employment was 6.1.21 the TB test was completed 3.12.22. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children did not have current emergency medical information on file for review. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member's date of employment was 6.7.21 the child Maltreatment was completed 3.24.22. A staff member's date of employment was 8.16.21 the child Maltreatment was completed 1.31.22. | |||
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