Five Star Center License
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The Goddard School
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
13820 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLA,
Charlotte, NC 28277
Quick Facts
Capacity
152 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) 544-1998
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60002511
License Holder
KIDS KARE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
License Issued
Apr 2, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Lee Ann K.
2013-09-13 01:37:12
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The Goddard school has been a safe, welcoming place for both my children. The staff has always been helpful and have taught my children so much. And most importantly, my children have been happy there. I highly recommend this daycare center.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-062L |
| 2026-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-317L |
| 2026-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-28 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection on file is from March 25, 2025. | |||
| 2026-05-28 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #7, one electrical outlet was not protected by a safety cover. | |||
| 2026-05-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, authorization for one child's diaper cream did not time to be applied listed. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #5, there was an aerosol can of shaving cream stored in a unlocked cabinet. There was also a container of glitter and a container of wiggle eyes that read "not for children under three years of age. | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-300L |
| 2025-08-04 | 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. Screen time was not documented on a log or activity plan in the Transitional Kindergarten classroom. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-038A |
| 2025-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #5, the children two years of age were observed participating in screen time. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two water hoses were connected to portable sprinkles outside of three of the classrooms causing potential tripping hazards. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The EMC plan had not been updated to reflect the correct name of persons responsible for choosing and carrying out the plan of action for medical care. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the classroom for the children two years of age (space #5), there were two containers of glitter located in a cabinet. A warning on the containers stated not for children under three years of age. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan had not been updated since 2023. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space #1, an infant was observed laying on the carpet drinking a bottle. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | 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. One new staff member's TB test wasn't signed by a doctor or healthcare professional. | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-310A |
| 2024-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-310A |
| 2024-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-310A |
| 2024-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-310A |
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-310A |
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator in Space 2 and two thermometers in the kitchen refrigerators were not functioning accurately, and could not determine the temperature of the refrigerators. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. While in Space 3 I observed the pretend stove in the dramatic play area with a knob removed. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. While in Space 9, I observed an essential oil mister on in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In Space 3, I observed two foam blocks on a low shelf accessible to the one and two year old's in care. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff has not updated her health questionnaire since February 2023. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff's emergency information had not been updated since February 2023. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff hired 4/25/22 received her last annual review on 3/24/23. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-310A |
| 2024-02-28 | 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. A staff member spoke to children in an unkind manner, such as statements including, "Get out of my face" and "I don't want you in my life." | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Violation | 910 | .1803(a)(2) |
| Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff. On multiple occasions, a staff member placed three-year-old children in a restroom with the lights off as a form of discipline and, at times, prevented the children from exiting by blocking the door with her foot for unknown periods of time. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division of Child Development and Early Education substantiated child maltreatment. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On multiple occasions, a staff member used a harsh, raised voice tone across a classroom to direct children's behaviors. At other times, the staff member implied children would be sent to a younger classroom if they did not act as desired. On one occasion, the staff member told three-year-old children, "Babies poop in their pants" after the child had a toileting accident. In addition, the staff member threatened children. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 9 did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet was observed in Space 7 and one outlet in Space 8 were observed uncovered. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two children's emergency medication did not have current written permission to administer. One Epi Pen permission was last provided 2/2023 and one Auvi Q permission was last provided 1/2023. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. While in Space 1 four infants were observed in their cribs resting or starting to fall asleep, the visual safe sleep documentation had not been completed for these infants stating what time they were placed in the crib, position and by whom. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | 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. One staff hired 11-1-23 does not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | 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. One staff hired on 11-1-23 does not have TB screening or results on file. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Four staff employed more than 6 weeks do not have the orientation documentation completed and signed proving they received 16 hours of required orientation on the topic areas within the first 6 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | 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. Two staff did not have proof of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment and have been employed more 90 days. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff do not have proof of completing the required health and safety trainings within their first year of employment. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Four staff did not have proof of completing health and safety trainings within 5 years of last completion. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-280A |
| 2023-09-27 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not maintained. The last incident entered on an incident log was on 05/22/2019. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan is space #1 was dated march 2021. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) One child less that 15 months old did not have a feeding schedule posted. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Two feeding schedules in space #2 had not been updated since 2022. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the toddler playground there is broken screen assessable to children. There is a broken water cover on the preschool playground assessible to children. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill was completed since February 15, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The preschool playground has trash, dirty towels and tall grass under the water tables. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in space #1, 4, 7, 9. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate on the toddler playground does not close properly. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Air freshener was in the bathroom between space 6 and 7 stored not locked. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. An Epi Pen that was no longer needed as of March 3, 2023, was not discarded. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | 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, cardboard blocks were being chewed and bitten off, causing a choking hazard. Children in this space are two years of age. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspection checklist were not completed on the Division's form. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Twelve children did not have current Emergency medical care on file. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed January 10, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Nine staff members did not complete the Child Maltreatment training within five years. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #7 multiple cans of shaving cream were in a closet not locked and a closet in the hall way that had cleaning products stored was not locked. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4 Destint diaper cream was in a cabinet that wasn't locked. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One employee did not complete her health and safety training within the 5 year time frame. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.Space #2 and #10 did not have a current lesson plan available. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Space #3 had diaper cream under the changing table that was not locked. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | 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). An employee's CBC expired March 23, 2021. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | 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. Five employees did not complete First Aid within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | 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. Five employees did not complete CPR within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.Fifteen children did not have documentation that they had been notified of the Operational policies. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1206 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services. Fifteen children did not have documentation that they had been notified of the parent participation. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.The Ready To Go File had applications from 2019, no current applications were in the file. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Fifteen children did not have documentation that they had been notified of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space#4 on child's medication authorization for his epi-pen expired on March 2, 2022. | |||
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