The Goddard School - Waxhaw NC Five Star Center License

1528 Providence Road S. , Waxhaw NC 28173
(704) 243-0120

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.

Additional Information: One Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 90000396
  • Capacity: 157
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, before- & after-school; summer camp
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
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
2024-02-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes
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.
2023-09-19 Unannounced Inspection No
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.

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