The Goddard School

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Physician Information"

Inspector's note: Two children do not have medical facility or physician information on their admission forms.

Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: One child's file does not have signed health statements.

Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified by the state Jun 4, 2026.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to support that staff did not demonstrate good judgment when arguing in front of a child in care.

Corrected Mar 5, 2026, verified by the state Mar 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must not walk or sleep with a bottle or cup.

State rule 746.2419(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup"

Inspector's note: A child was observed to be sleeping with a bottle.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgment by discussing children's behaviors in the classroom.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

State rule 746.1615 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing"

Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to support that children, ages 18 months and older are combined for an hour during opening time.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must call in substitutes when needed.

State rule 746.1003(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to call in substitute help to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.

Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: It was found that the operation is using different forms of prohibited punishment for discipline.

Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were found to be withholding food and drink as a form of punishment.

Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to report an incident that allegedly put a child at risk.

Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to share a copy of the incident reports with the children's parents within 48 hours

Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).