The Goddard School - Granger
14201 STATE ROAD 23, GRANGER, IN 46530Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 14% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025), 1 complaint 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 1 (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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 149
- 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 Children's Records & Files (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 11, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing dentist information
- Correct Food Temperature and Holding Time Shall Be Maintained Until Serving
Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained until serving. Food from home not stored in a manner where temperature is being maintained, according to safe food transport policy
- The Center Shall Post Information Regarding Childrens Special Diets for Dietary
Information on children's special diets not posted in kitchen
- If a Days Supply of Bottles Is Prepared at One (1) Time
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be co Bottles in infant fridges not all covered and labeled with name, date, and time prepared
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur Out of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing physicals
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.7% of licensed capacity
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