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The Goddard School
Waxhaw, NC
· Union County
1528 PROVIDENCE ROAD SOUTH,
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Quick Facts
Capacity
157 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) 243-0120
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
90000396
License Holder
MONBARREN FEATHERSTONE DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C.
License Issued
Dec 27, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets all enhanced standards.
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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:
One 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space two (2) and space seven (7) the closet doors were unlocked where teacher's personal bags were located. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-20 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space one (1) and two (2) there were expired diaper cream authorizations. | |||
| 2024-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-020A |
| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-256A |
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-256A |
| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-31 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the rooms serving preschool age children there was not a current activity plan posted for reference. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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. Staff Member S.T., medical report was not completed within on or before her start date. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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. Staff members' MC, BA, CC, AH, CB, ST, ET, and EL files did not have a reviewed and signed acknowledgement of the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy before beginning work with children under the age of five (5). | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-256A |
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-154L |
| 2024-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-020A |
| 2024-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-020A |
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-256A |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. In March 2023, the administrator sent a correction letter to the child care consultant. The letter stated an employee would not return to work until she received a current qualifying letter. However, the employee was on-site providing care during subsequent visits in August 2023 and October 2023 without a current qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-05 | 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 the space that serves two (2) year old a child was observed to being playing with a plastic bag holding crayons during rest time. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-102L |
| 2024-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-102L |
| 2024-02-19 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The operator made an effort to falsify information. On March 19, 2024, I spoke with Ms. Pollard, Administrator, to follow-up for a violation cited on February 19, 2024, regarding a criminal background check/qualification letter for KH. In Ms. Pollards correction letter, she stated items completed regarding KH criminal background check. During the conversation, she indicated KH was not working in a classroom with children, but was in the facility doing paperwork. When I asked her to send a statement confirming that, she sent an email that stated she could not send a statement that KH had not been caring for children since February 21, 2024, because KH had in fact been caring for children. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Two staff persons, K Haggins and C Ruth did not complete the Criminal Background Check and therefore have no qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, A Watson, had an expired qualification letter. The letter was issued on 10/27/17 and expired on 10/27/2022. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Three staff persons, A Watson, K Haggins and C Ruth did not have a valid qualifying letter on file or available for review. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-020A |
| 2023-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1223-020A |
| 2023-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-256A |
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On December 4, 2023, a staff member failed to ensure a safe environment for children when a bottle warmer was used in close proximity to a group of one-year-olds seated at a table. A child sustained burns to the face, hands and fingers when hot water dripped off of a warmed bottle and hit the child as she sat at the table. The staff member applied ice to the burns as noted on the incident report provided to the parents. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A First Aid information sheet was not observed in the classroom for young one-year-old children for staff reference. A staff member attempted to place ice on burns sustained by a one-year-old child which is not the correct manner to treat a burn. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee (DM) started employment on August 28,2023 without a completed Criminal Background Check. (repeat from 8/9/2022; 3/2/2023; 10/25/2023) | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member (DM). (This is a repeat violation from 8/9/2022; 3/2/2023; 8/3/2023 and 10/25/2023.) | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-256A |
| 2023-10-25 | 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. On multiple occasions, staff members spoke to children with a harsh, raised tone. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A staff member lifted children up by the arm and wrist, in a jerking motion, to move the children to other locations in the classroom. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member (KS) did not have a Criminal Background Check completed prior to beginning to provide care for children. (Repeat from 8/9/2022; 3/2/2023) | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member (KS). (This is a repeat violation from 8/9/2022; 3/2/2023; 8/3/2023.) | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0823-436L |
| 2023-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #1 a child was placed in a rocker and was able to rock himself over. There would have to have substantial rocking occurring which was not addressed by the caregivers as well as the safety bar not put into place to prevent tipping. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not updated to include the incident occurring on 8/16/23 for S.S. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. D.F. and K.L. had not completed the ITS-SIDS training and were the only two caregivers present in Space #1. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-03 | 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 classrooms serving children ages 3 years old and up there were three of the six classrooms that did not have sufficient materials for 3 activities to be utilized at the same time. -Space 4: Creative Dramatics, Art and Language - Space 5: Creative Dramatics, Language -Space 7: Language, Creative Dramatics. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Of the staff files reviewed, see Staff and Training Worksheet, none of the files reviewed had documented a review of the EMC (Emergency Preparedness Plan). | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The staff files reviewed, see staff and training worksheets, there were missing annual health questionnaires for staff. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). One staff member, MM, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. The qualification letter reviewed had an expiration date of 07/31/22. Per Administrators report she had not submitted any required documents to have a valid qualification letter. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Of the staff files reviewed, see Staff and Training Worksheet, none of the files reviewed had documented orientation therefore the amount of orientation was unable to be verified. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | 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. Of the staff files reviewed, see Staff and Training Worksheet, the following staff, KT, SP, did not have a current certification in First Aid. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | 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. Of the staff files reviewed, see Staff and Training Worksheet, the following staff, KT, SP, did not have a current certification in CPR. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | 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. Of the staff files reviewed, see Staff and Training Worksheet, the following staff none of the files reviewed had documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment was unable to be verified. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | 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. Of the staff files reviewed, see Staff and Training Worksheet, all staff were missing proof of review of the personnel and operational policies. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two staff members, KS and MM did not have a valid qualification letter on file. One qualification letter reviewed had an expiration date of 07/31/22 (MM) and there was no qualification letter for KS. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 1873 | .0608 (d) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Of the staff files reviewed, see Staff and Training Worksheet, none of the files reviewed had documented where a review of the policy therefore this was unable to be verified. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | 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. Of the staff files reviewed, see the staff and training worksheet, one staff file did not have a signed statement the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with them. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, KS, did not have a valid qualifying letter on site nor had she completed the Criminal Background check process prior to providing care for children. She was on site during today's visit caring for children in Space 7. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-02 | 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. In all classrooms that were serving parent provided lunches the meal pattern guidelines were not met as there were missing components and there was not supplements provided by the center. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Two staff did not complete the required DCDEE Criminal Background Check. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | 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 4 there were eighteen (18) children and the capacity for that space is seventeen (17) children. One child was moved to another classroom during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. The administrator reported that all staff records were at her home office and were not on site. Therefore, I was unable to verify specialized trainings and the new staff files were in compliance. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. All staff files were located at the Administrator's home office and were not on site for review. She stated that she had all qualifying letters yet when the databased was checked to verify this there were two staff that had not submitted their required paperwork to obtain a qualifying letter. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-09 | 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. In review of the staff files there was one new staff person, hire date 09/27/21 who had not taken the required training. There was one new Administrator, hire date 01/03/22 that had taken the training but in 2019 which was more than one year old. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 1 where the children ages 0-12 months were located there was not a current activity plan. The primary caregiver was absent and therefore it had not been updated from the previous week. it was obtained and posted. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | 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 Space 5, 6, 7, and 8 there was not sufficient quantity of materials to allow for at least three children to use the area if they choose different activities in the Language, Home Living and Block Centers. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. It was reported by the staff person in Space 7 had a screen time log but it had not been completed since March 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | 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 4 the wipes bags were kept in a storage shelf that was accessible to the children in care that were two years of age. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Of the files review there were two Administrator's files reviewed, neither Administrators had documentation of the 16 hours or required orientation. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. None of the three (3) Administrators had a current certification of the required ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | 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. Of the six (6) new employees file reviewed there were three staff that only had five and a half (5.5) hours of the required six (6) hours of trainings. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The file review of existing 10% of employees included the current Administrator who did not have a staff developmental plan nor a staff evaluation. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | 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. The file review of existing 10% of employees included the current Administrator who did not have a signed and dated statement that she received a job description, personnel policy nor operational policy. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. All staff files, per Administrator, were not on site and nor available for review. The Administrator stated she had taken them home to work on them. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. On staff person (see staff and training worksheet) did not have a qualification letter on file. The Regulatory database was reviewed and it was found that there was a current letter dated 03/30/2022. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 1884 | .0901(d)(1)(3) |
| A program offered supplemental food, but the parent had opted out. The program had all parents sign the request for opting out of participating in the USDA meal requirements and were not allowed to offer any supplemental food but the program offered both AM and PM snacks to all children. | |||
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