Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
The Goddard School
Wake Forest, NC
· Wake County
1308 HERITAGE LINKS DRIVE,
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Quick Facts
Capacity
142 children
Age Range
0 through 6
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
📞 (919) 570-1005
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92002251
License Holder
GREAT START INC.
License Issued
Aug 20, 2024
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 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.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0125-046L |
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The allergy list was not posted to be visibly seen. A child was given a food with a known allergy. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-046L |
| 2024-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in each classroom during today's visit. The date on the lesson plan posted was 7/29/24 - 8/2/2024. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles in the infant room had a date of 8/5/24 and a sippy cup was not labeled with a name and date. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | 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 zip lock bags were stored under the sink in an unlocked cabinet during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | 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 hired on 6/20/24 did not have a medical on file. A staff member hired on 11/29/21 did not have a medical on file during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | 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 hired on 11/29/21 did not have a TB test/screening on file during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-266L |
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. During today's visit I observed in multiple classrooms that children did not was their hands upon arrival in the classrooms. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-098L |
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-098L |
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While transitioning inside from the playground a one-year-old child was left unattended in a plastic tree house for 20 minutes. The child was brought safely inside the building after administrative staff was notified. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used for toddlers, I observed erosion around the manhole cover and grate that could cause a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2022-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While transitioning inside from the playground two children were left on the playground unattended for about one minute. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Due to staff interview, staff/child ratios have been out of compliance. During todays visit, staff/child ratios were in compliance. | |||
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