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Goddard School

7909 Mcfarland Lane, Indianapolis, IN 462374.6· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
159
open each week
5 days
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About Goddard School

Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 159 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
159 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
StaffProfessionally educated staff
SafetyKey Fobs, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
MoreFounded 2002
Licensed capacity159 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Goddard School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Goddard School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
159 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#125021
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 2

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered

      “Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Infant Feeding

      “Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

  5. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 10/9/23 a child was left out of ratio on the playground with no caregiver present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 10/9/23 a child was left unsupervised on the playground with no caregiver present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023

  10. Oct 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Goddard School

Is Goddard School licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Goddard School last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Goddard School care for?

159, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Goddard School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Goddard School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Goddard School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 888-4998 to ask.

What is Goddard School's phone number?

(317) 888-4998.

Where is Goddard School?

7909 Mcfarland Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46237. The nearest other daycare we list is Beech Tree House Center for Child Development, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).