Five Star Center License
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The Goddard School
Concord, NC
· Cabarrus County
10080 EDISON SQUARE DRIVE NW,
Concord, NC 28027
Quick Facts
Capacity
143 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 947-9011
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
13000450
License Holder
TOWCON CORPORATION
License Issued
Feb 8, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meets 35 sq. ft./child inside.
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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.
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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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-03 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space 6 there were two permission to administer forms which had expired. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space 8 the feeding plan for children under 15 months of age was not posted. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. The safe arrival and departure policy was not posted where it is visible to families. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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 Spaces 3, 5, and 8 there were items which were not properly stored. An aerosol room spray was in an unlocked cabinet. Diaper creams were not stored above five feet. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Spaces 5 and 7 there were diaper creams or ointments which did not have a permission to administer form. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-050L |
| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-138L |
| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-342L |
| 2025-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-342L |
| 2025-07-10 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year old child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately eight minutes. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-206L |
| 2025-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Spaces 4 and 6 the current activity plan was not posted for review. | |||
| 2025-02-14 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In Spaces 3, 4, 5, and 6 there were not a sufficient variety of activities in the Library area. | |||
| 2025-02-14 | Violation | 503 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) |
| Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. The lunch policy stated that children's lunches brought from home would not be supplemented by the facility. This was discussed with the Executive Director and the policy will be changed to meet rule requirements. | |||
| 2025-02-14 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Spaces 3 and 5 there were visible areas of drywall and soiled areas on the walls which will need to be painted or cleaned. | |||
| 2025-02-14 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A prescription medication had a pharmaceutical label which had expired. | |||
| 2025-02-14 | 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. In Space 8 plastic bags were stored below five feet and not in locked storage. | |||
| 2024-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-414A |
| 2024-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-414A |
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On September 20, 2024, a staff member handled a seven-month-old child in a rough manner by pushing the child’s head down then grabbing and pulling the child’s hair until the child cried. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-25 | 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 9 batteries were not kept in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-236L |
| 2024-03-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-236L |
| 2024-03-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left alone in the classroom for approximately four minutes unsupervised. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 7, there were not enough materials to allow multiple children a range of choices. There was a sink, stove shelf but no pots, pans, food or other home living items. Manipulatives did not have sufficient quantities in order for multiple children to play. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 was an area of exposed drywall which was covered during the visit. In Space 6 there was an area of exposed drywall with a hole. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Spaces 4 and 7 there were power strips without safety covers. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 Space 5 and on the playground there were prescription and non-prescription medications which were not locked or stored 5 feet up as required. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space 2 an expired medication was stored in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 6 there was a prescription medication which was not stored in its original pharmaceutical container. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Spaces 2 and 5 permission to administer forms had expired. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff with a hire date of 4/11/22 did not have an updated staff development plan and annual staff evaluation. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One child did not have a signed policy in their file. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-208L |
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space 9 there was Aquaphor ointment that did not have a permission to administer form. In Space 4 a tube of Babyganics was missing information on the permission to administer form. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Spaces 6 there was vaseline ointment which had expired. In Space 7 a bottle of Cerave sunscreen had expired. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-19 | 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. On April 12, 2023, a staff member abruptly escorted a three-year-old child into the center following a fire drill. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-18 | 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 5 there was paint peeling and dry wall was exposed in areas accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Spaces 1, 3, and 4 had outlets that were not covered. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | 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 there was shaving cream which was under pressure stored in an unlocked cabinet. In Space 5 there was an aerosol can of air freshener in the children's bathroom on a shelf. In space 9 there was Goof Off and batteries which were not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space 9 the permission to administer form was for sunscreen but had application directions for diaper cream. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | 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. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | 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. Two staff did not complete the required number of training hours based on their education or experience. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | 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. Eight staff did not complete the required trainings within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. In Space 6 the licensed capacity is fourteen children. There are sixteen children enrolled and sixteen children were present during the visit. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two children's files did not contain the name of the parent's choice of hospital. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. One child's file did not have a signature on the consent to treat in case of an emergency form. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Four children's applications did not have all the required information including any unique behaviors or fears. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One staff file did not have medical information separate from personnel information. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's file did not contain a signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On March 20, 2023, a two year old child was left unattended on the playground for less than 5 minutes. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-12 | 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 9 there were several batteries on the cabinet and shelves not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 6 there were three ointments which did not have permission to administer forms. They were removed during the visit. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Spaces 6, 7, and 9 there were 11 incomplete permission to administer forms. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | 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. In Spaces 9 and 7 there were plastic bags accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A child with an enrollment date of January 17, 2022 did not have a medical or immunization record in their file. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Spaces 5 and 6 the couches were torn with foam exposed. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet in Space 8 did not have a protective covering. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | 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 8 there was Goo Gone, Lysol cleaner and Mr. Clean stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. On permission to administer forms when to administer and the amount to administer was missing. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incidents are required to be logged on a form provided by the division. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 9995 | |
| 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. In space 6, space 7, space 8, and space 9 diaper cream was stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath of the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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. In space 6 I observed plastic bags and latex gloves stored within children's reach, and an unlocked closet that stored plastic bags and staff purses. In space 7 I observed an unlocked closet that stored plastic bags and staff purses. In space 8 I observed plastic bags stored in an unlocked cabinet under a sink within children's reach. In space 9 I observed an unlocked closet that stored plastic bags and staff purses. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. I observed that playground inspections were not completed for the months of July, August, and September 2021. | |||
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