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 Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), no complaints on record 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 3 (Max 4) 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 257
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 5, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Toddler Feeding
Staff in the Boats room did serve and have food ready to eat before calling children to meals so they do not have to wait.
- Bathrooms
Toilet paper was seen on top of the dispenser in the following bathrooms: Rockets, Jeeps, and Wagons.
- General Meal Guidelines
1 gallon of milk was on the shelf in the Submarines room and 1 half-gallon of lactose free milk was on the shelf of the Wagons room not discarded after being served.
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
In the kitchen freezer there were 2 packages of burgers, 1 package of chicken nuggets, 1 package of chicken patties and a baggies of chicken chunks not dated.
- Educational Equipment and Materials
In the Bulldozer's room there was no small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity