Carmel KinderCare
10910 N. Michigan Rd, Zionsville, IN
4.6· 30 reviews
The Goddard School - Carmel III
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School - Carmel III
The Goddard School - Carmel III is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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 18 rules across 6 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
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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
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School - Carmel III has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School - Carmel III
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101184
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Food and nutrition 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 1
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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
“Program self-reported that on June 30, 2026, within the Pre-K classroom, one staff member observed another staff member engaging in what was documented by the program as inappropriate physical discipline. The observing staff reported that, in an attempt to get a child to look at the staff member and listen, the staff member put their hand on the back of a child’s head and the bottom of their chin.”
Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In the Fawn room there was Dawn dish soap and Johnsons baby shampoo both labeled Keep out of Reach of Children under the sink behind a child deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“2 bottles in the Bunny room were not labeled with child's name, date and time made.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the bathroom of the Fawn room there were clothes and a backpack stored open, not sanitary. In the Grizzly bathroom there were towels and a playmat stored open in the bathroom, not sanitary. In the Grizzly and Owls/Eagles bathrooms there was one toilet in each without toilet paper on the dispenser. In the Owls/Eagles bathroom there was clothes, pull ups and paper towels stored uncovered, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(c) Staff shall offer an additional portion of food and juice or milk at snacks
“At snack time in the Grizzly room there was no additional snacks available to offer a child who asked for seconds.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“1 child's file missing the correct documentation for a birth certificate. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the freezer there was a bag of meatballs, bag of chicken nuggets and a bag of sausage patties not dated with the date of opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Mar 18, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“At the time of inspection the diaper changing tables in rooms 15 and 13 were dirty. Diapers and pull ups were being stored open in the following bathrooms: 12, 10 and 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(5) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A set of wooden unit blocks
“At the time of inspection there were no unit blocks seen in rooms 13 and 20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
“The cold water handle on the classroom sink in room 12 leaks when turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(3) When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Desks, table top work areas, reading areas, locked medication storage areas, and art rooms shall have a minimum of fifty (50) foot-candles
“At the time of inspection the lighting in room 6 did not reach fifty (50) foot candles when level was taken on the table tops.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the bathroom of room 10 and 9 there were brooms and dust pans being stored, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(h) The center shall clean and sanitize equipment and materials a minimum of once per week
“At the time of inspection the green step in room 15 and the blue couch in room 13 are torn, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
Nov 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 10/16/24 a child was out of ratio when they were left on the playground without a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 10/16/24 a child was not being supervised when they were left on the playground without a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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: Aug 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules
“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: Aug 21, 2024
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School - Carmel III
Is The Goddard School - Carmel III 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 The Goddard School - Carmel III last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School - Carmel III had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 The Goddard School - Carmel III care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Goddard School - Carmel III accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School - Carmel III'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 The Goddard School - Carmel III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 340-0844 to ask.
What is The Goddard School - Carmel III's phone number?
(812) 340-0844.
Where is The Goddard School - Carmel III?
10445 Commerce Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. The nearest other daycare we list is The Nest Schools Carmel, 0.3 miles away.