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.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.Not Available
- 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. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Kansas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Kansas caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 139
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 9 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (11), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 24 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 2, scissors were in an unlocked drawer accessible through an unlocked door. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 1, at the sink children's hands are washed at the temperature is 86.4 degrees F. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 9, the switch plate is missing from a light switch. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 2, cleaning products were available in an unlocked cabinet through an unlocked door. Corrected at visit. In Room 3, wipes that say keep out of reach of children and diaper cream are in an unlocked cabinet. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
The well-child health information form is not made available to parents by posting or providing with a copy. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
The written safe sleep plan does not include all ages in the facility. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
In Room 8 and 9, the cots are not labeled and designed for use by a single child. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 20, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
One staff working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
One, twelve and one, nine-year-old child are being tutored in the office which is unlicensed space. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 6, 202410 Findings9 Important1 Administrative
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Written permission for off-premises trips on a KDHE form not on file for all children going off-premises.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A copy of the diapering procedures not posted in rooms one and two. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Essential oils not in locked storage in room four. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water in both sinks in room eight is 84-89 degrees.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Urine at the base of the toilets in rooms six and eight. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Peeling paint on walls in rooms three and nine. Exposed drywall and a whole in the wall in room nine.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors on a shelf, not in locked storage in room four. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Torn red chair cushion not in good condition in room four. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The fence in the Southwest corner of the outdoor playground is 3 feet 9 inches to 3 feet 11 inches.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Work references not on file for one staff. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 20, 20235 Findings3 Important2 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment incomplete for three staff. One form corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The bathroom in between room 4 and 5 was missing toilet paper. This was corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written prgram plans were not posted in each unit. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Work references not on file for two staff. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Record of education and experience not on file for one staff. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit