The 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 4 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 4 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 132
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Child Record - Enrollment Information251.04(6)(a)1.
Incomplete parent contact information in child file reviewed
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
No immunization records in file reviewed
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5251.04(6)(a)8.b.
No physical health exam included in child file reviewed
- Windows & Doors Used For Ventilation251.06(2)(o)
Window open in room six with poorly fitted screen that did not properly seal the room from intrusion
- Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils251.06(9)(a)5.
Single service utensils stored without required covers
- Food Storage - Dry Food251.06(9)(d)2.a.
Flour stored in open original packing not food safe containers of zip style bag as required
- Medication Administration - Parent Authorization251.07(6)(f)1.a.
Intervals and length of authorization not included on medication authorization form reviewed
Aug 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children251.04(2)(m)
Center staff prepared and served a posted food allergen to a toddler in care. The child had an allergic reaction to the
Mar 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff file reviewed did not include CAN training completed within the previous two year cycle
- Meal Preparation Staff - Clothing, Hair Restraints251.06(9)(g)1.b.
Staff observed preparing snacks without hair restraint as required
- Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children251.07(4)(b)
Awake children in the Chicks classroom were not provided with required programming activities.