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
- 99
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). Of 20 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical care form is expired for one child.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following hot water temperatures are at the children's hand washing sinks: Room 1: 77.2 degrees F Room 4: 72.4 degrees F Room 5: 69.3 degrees F Room 6: 71.1 degrees F
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 3: There is chipped paint on the wall by the trashcan in the bathroom. Room 4: There is chipped paint on a wall in the classroom.
Apr 8, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
The facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one (1) individual. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
An outlet within the reach of children was not covered in the bathroom of Room 3. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors were located out of locked storage on a counter in Room 1, on a shelf in Room 2, and on cubbies in Room 4. Corrected at visit by moving to locked storage. A screwdriver was located in a cup on a counter in Room 1. Corrected at visit by moving to a locked cabinet.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Disposable gloves were located on a changing table approximately three (3) feet from the floor, and on a shelf approximately four (4) feet from the floor in Room 3. Disposable gloves were located on a child-sized table approximately two (2) feet from the floor in Room 4. Corrected at visit by moving to locations five (5) feet from the floor. Two (2) tubes of sunscreen were located out of locked storage on a changing table in Room 3. Corrected at visit by moving to a locked cabinet. Disinfecting wipes were located on cubbies approximately four (4) feet from the floor in Room 4. Corrected at visit by moving to a location five (5) feet from the floor.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Electrical outlet in Room 4 was not covered and therefore accessible to children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 22, 202412 Findings1 Critical9 Important2 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Nine staff persons were missing documentation of health and safety training. They corrected three of them, but they were still missing child abuse traning.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff persons were missing health assessments and results of TB tests on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff person was missing a health assessment on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Sharpie out of unlocked storage in rooms 3 and 6. Epsom salt, isopropyl alcohol and borax in unlocked storage in room 4. Disinfecting wipes in unlocked storage in room 6. Partial correction at visit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Diaper changing table soiled with debris in rooms 3 and 6. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
The written discipline policy is not outlined appropriately for the ages of children enrolled.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written program plans are not posted in rooms 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Cribs are not two feet apart in room 1. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Bread in freezer not labeled. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Diaper changing pad is torn in room 3. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff were missing work references on file.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Room 5 did not have a staff person who meets minimum requirements for the enrollment of the unit.