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The Goddard School at Edison Square

10080 Edison Square Drive NW, Concord, NC 280274.7· 60 reviews
licensed capacity
143
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$258

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About The Goddard School at Edison Square

The Goddard School at Edison Square is a licensed child care center in Concord, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 143 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
143 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity143 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School at Edison Square has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cabarrus County has a median price of $258 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Cabarrus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$258
Home daycare$174

Toddler

Center$204
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$172
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$117

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School at Edison Square

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
143 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#13000450
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

  7. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024

  6. Mar 12, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

  7. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Goddard School at Edison Square

Is The Goddard School at Edison Square licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Goddard School at Edison Square last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School at Edison Square had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 24 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 The Goddard School at Edison Square care for?

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

Does The Goddard School at Edison Square accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Goddard School at Edison Square's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Goddard School at Edison Square cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 947-9011 to ask.

What is The Goddard School at Edison Square's phone number?

(704) 947-9011.

Where is The Goddard School at Edison Square?

10080 Edison Square Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027. The nearest other daycare we list is University Child Development Center/Highland Creek, 1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).