Creme De La Creme (Carmel)
760 E. 116th St, Carmel, IN
3.8· 29 reviews
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 130 children
- License number
- #1100315
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“On 1/12/26 a teacher threatened a child at naptime in order to get them to lay on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“8 infants did not have a feeding plan signed by the physician prior to admission. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items were found in the following area, Chicks room had a teacher purse on the bottom shelf of a closet behind a child deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
“The infant room and the Sheep room have leaky cold water handles.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“9 infant bottles were not labeled correctly, no dates were on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Boys bathroom had toilet paper on top of each stall's dispenser and had a plunger by the sinks, not sanitary. Sheeps room did not have paper towels in the dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(h)(3) During the rest period for children toddler age and older, caregivers may supervise children at fifty percent (50%) of the required child/staff ratio provided that: a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the children in the class are asleep
“At the time of inspection the Sheep classroom, ages 4-5 had 16 of the 21 children awake at naptime with only 1 caregiver leaving the classroom out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 a set of wooden unit blocks was not seen in the Ponies room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the Chicks bathroom there was 2 rolls of toilet paper on the back of the toilet and one roll of paper towels not on a dispenser used to wipe the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(4) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A shatterproof mirror
“At the time of inspection a mirror was not seen in the Roosters, Cows, and Sheep rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“The seal on the handwashing sinks in the Bunnies, the boys bathroom, Roosters, and Ponies is coming off. The counter top in the Cows bathroom has a chip in the covering, exposing the wood.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection the infant room had a bottle of Hempz lotion labeled Keep out of reach of children in a low unlocked cabinet behind a child deterrent. In the Sheep room there was a container of potting soil containing fertilizer in the science center accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Cuddly chicks restroom contained art projects/art supplies and highchairs. Bouncing bunnies restroom contained cardboard boxes and hanging child files on the wall. Restrooms can not be used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School
Is The 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 The 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 February 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Goddard School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The 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 The Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 705-0875 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(317) 705-0875.
Where is The Goddard School?
160 Medical Dr, Carmel, IN 46032. The nearest other daycare we list is Creme De La Creme (Carmel), 1 miles away.