The Goddard School at Mallard Creek
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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A teacher in Space 3 was wearing headphones and using her personal cell phone while one year old children were napping. Repeat violation 5/14/26. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/5/2026
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. One (1) set of bottles was dated 5/25/26. Repeat violation 5/14/26 Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
In Spaces 3, 4, and 8 children were sleeping with blankets covering their heads and faces. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
May 14, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Camera footage of the toddler playground from 5/13/26 was reviewed. Two (2) teachers were observed standing together under the covered play equipment talking. One and two year old children were present on the playground. Two child
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. It was reported that on 2/20/26 a bottle of breastmilk given to the wrong infant due to the container not being labeled w