The Goddard School - Wilton
385 DANBURY RD, WILTON, CT 06897-2511Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Connecticut OEC Elevate rating of Member Accredited and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 164% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Connecticut's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Connecticut caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Connecticut OEC Elevate Member Accredited (3 out of Max 3) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 132
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 25, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)19a-79-10(c)(2)
- 119- Group Size- Max 8 (6wks-24mths), Max 10 (24-36mths)19a-79-10(c)(3)
- 120- Physical Barriers- Indoors/outdoors19a-79-10(c)(4)
- 059- First Aid Kit(s):Indoor/Outdoor/Field Trip19a-79-6a(c)
- 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications19a-79-9a(a)(2-3)
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