Goddard School
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 2025), 1 complaint over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 146
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 1, 20254 Findings4 Important
- All Plumbing Fixtures Shall Be in Good Repair
The classroom sink handle in the Octopus room and the Stingrays rooms leaks when turned on. The toilet in the Starfish room was not working at the time of inspection.
- Staff Orientation
1 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
2 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Child abuse/neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.
- Staff, Substitutes
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 1 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a physical. 1 staff file missing documentation of HS diploma or equivalent. Send documentation to consultant.
Aug 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Hygiene
At the time of inspection the kitchen staff was not wearing an apron when preparing food.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.7% of licensed capacity