The Goddard School - Gilbert AZ Child Care Center

4080 E. Germann Road , Gilbert AZ 85297
(480) 988-0185

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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-15734
  • Capacity: 161
  • Age Range: 6 Weeks - 6 Years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Empower Pack
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2011-04-27
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-04-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-03-31
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0164755 2026-01-27 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the annual inspection conducted on 01.27.26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Bill of Rights to the facility director at the time of the inspection. Six fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure infants are strapped when placed in feeding chairs. *Ensure materials are maintained in a repaired condition. *Ensure the outdoor fence is maintained free from rust. *Ensure evacuation maps are posted near emergency exits. *Ensure the food preparation sink in the infant room is maintained free of build-up. *Ensure illness logs are updated.
INSP-0163510 2025-11-25 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation #00150758 on 11.25.25. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officers provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. A plan of corrections will not be accepted through the portal at this time due to enforcement action. Ratios observed were as follows: Butterfly (Infants) 1:4 Blue Jay (One's) 1:4 Purple Seahorse (One's & Two's) 1:5 Orange Tiger (Pre-K) 1:17 Green Frog (Two's) 1:8 Brown Monkey (Two's ) 1:6 Yellow Bumble Bee (Three's ) 1:13 Red Ladybug (Three's ) 1:12 There were two staff members interviewed during this investigation. The following documents were observed: Incident reports, staff statement, and staff meeting attendance. A video was also observed. The complaint was self-reported. Upon completion of Complaint #00150758, it was determined from the Compliance Officers' observations, facility documentation, and staff interviews that three of three allegations were substantiated.
INSP-0052560 2025-01-30 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the inspection conducted on 01.30.2025 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Bianka Hains Compliance Officer Supervisor: Peggy Kraus Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 6 fingerprint cards reviewed were verified as valid through the DPS website. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: *The distance from the diaper changing area in the Pink and Blue Butterfly and Green Frog Room, should be maintained next to the sink. *Ensure that the Evacuation Map is posted at all designated exits. *Ensure the thermometer in the Pink and Blue Butterfly Room is maintained in an operable condition. *Ensure all allergy postings are current. *Ensure personal products are labeled with children's first and last name. *In the Purple Seahorse Room replace duct tape from materials and equipment when it starts to wear off. *Ensure window blinds are maintained in a clean and repaired condition. *Ensure the instructions on the medication forms for life-saving medications include each child's symptoms. *Materials need to be accessible to all enrolled children.
INSP-0039006 2024-02-12 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 02/12/2024 subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer (CO): Pat Morgan-Martinez Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections via the Licensing portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. 7 of 7 fingerprint clearance cards were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey link was provided at the time of inspection. Please complete within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following items were discussed, but not limited to: **Room temperatures used by enrolled children maintained between 68° F and 82° F **Maintenance of cabinet door in infant room **Enrolled children's personal products and infant food labeled with a first and last name **Diaper changing area requirements - maintaining surfaces in a seamless/smooth/clean condition (caulking at the seams, debris on the surface, condition of diaper changing container cabinets), paper towel dispensers maintained in an operable condition

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