Licensed Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Goddard School / Newark
Newark, DE
· New Castle County
50 POLLY DRUMMOND HILL ROAD,
Newark, DE 19711
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1331360
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
THE GODDARD SCHOOL / NEWARK is a Licensed Child Care Center in NEWARK DE, with a maximum capacity of 125 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Purchase of Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2023: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2024: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.; 2025: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.; 2026: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.; 2022: 2 facility injuries. No facility deaths reported.;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2026-04-16 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. -References for Staff #1 and #2. -Data Sheet or Resume for Staff #2. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-04-16 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's files are complete. -Health appraisal with immunizations for Child #2. -Blood lead screening results for Child #8, #9, and #15. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-04-16 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure walls are in good condition and doors are hazard-free. -Paint/ Cover exposed wood on the window sill in the Get Set classroom. -Attach molding in the toddler and get-set classroom.- Corrected at visit. -Attached the closest door in the get-set classroom-Corrected at visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-08 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs references and health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs release of employment and service letter(s). Staff #3 needs health appraisal with TB. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-08 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's files are complete. Child #9 needs blood lead screening results. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-08 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure Radon testing is completed every five years. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-08 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure outlet covers are not broken. -Corrected at visit. Ensure ceiling tiles in the Pre-K classroom are free of water damage. Ensure surfaces are cleanable. Repair/Paint molding around the bathroom in the older toddler classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-04-08 | Non Compliance | 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure diaper changing trash can is operational and within arm s reach. -Corrected at visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2024-04-09 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are completed. References for Staff #6 and Staff #9. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #9. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-04-09 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the carpet in young toddlers is cleaned, Replace or Repair the cabinet door in the pre-School room, and ceiling tiles in the Pre-K need to be free of water damage. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-04-09 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure gate is operational. Repair of replace broken gate latch. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-04-20 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Submit the following to complete staff files. CPR and Frist Aid certification for Staff #1. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff # 4, 5, and 8. Job Descriptions, references, adult abuse for Staff #9. Health appraisal with TB for Staff #7. Documentation service letters were sent for Staff #1,2,3 and,6. DEEDS Certificate for Staff # 6. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-04-20 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are completed. Lead screening results for Child #6 and 11. Updated health appraisal for Child #13. Immunizations for Child # 11. Notarize religious or medical exemption for immunization for Child #7. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-04-20 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. Patch and paint the back wall in the first step room. Attach molding in older toddler classroom. Ensure air freshener is not used in any classroom or bathrooms. - Corrected at Visit | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-04-20 | Non Compliance | 53U - Outdoor Area | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure playground is free of hazards. Replace the broken fence post. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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