The Goddard School of Cornelius
18110 MANHATTEN PARKWAY, CORNELIUS, NC 28031Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Medication Administration (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On March 24, 2026 a child 1 year of age was left on the playground unsupervised for less than 5 minutes. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 18, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In spaces #1 and #3, there were diaper creams under the diaper changing tables, unlocked. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Did Not Model Appropriate Eating Behaviors by Consuming Food or Beverages That Meet the Nutritional Requirements Specified in the Meal Patterns For…
Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #7, there was a teacher's ice coffee on a shelf. Viol
Apr 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
In space #11, there is peeling paint on the wall in the science area. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/9/2025
- Each New Employee Did Not Complete, Within the First Two Weeks of Employment, Six Clock Hours of Training in Required Topic Areas.
A staff member orientation for the two weeks of employment was not on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/9/2025
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Primrose School of CorneliusCornelius · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Little Life AcademyCornelius · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Cornelius After School Enrichment ProgramCornelius · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Davidson-Cornelius Child Development CenterDavidson · 5/5 Childery Rating
- The Children's HouseDavidson · 2/5 Childery Rating
- J V Washam Elementary AsepCornelius · 4/5 Childery Rating