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.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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
Incident reports were not recorded on the incident long. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/10/2025
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
A staff member made inappropriate comments to a child. A staff member yelled at another staff member while entering the classroom occupied by children. Violation c
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
Files for former staff members that separated from employment within the past 12 months were not on the premises and available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consulta
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
On 10/21/25, a staff member left another staff member on the playground with nine two year old children. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/6/2025
Jan 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number.
Per sanitation rule Food Supplies .2804(h) Bottles previously used for feeding shall not be returned to communal mechanical refrigeration. A teacher warmed a bottle, offered it to a child who consumed a small portion and then re