The Little Lamb Daycare
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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 138
- 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 138 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 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 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age
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
- 138 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Enrichment | Yoga & Mindfulness |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Licensed capacity | 138 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
- 138 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #125462
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“1 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of drug test results with required MRO information. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In the Giraffe room there was 2 tubes of A&D ointment labeled keep out of reach of children on a shelf in the unlocked changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
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
“When consultants walked into the Zebras classroom there were 17 of 21 children awake and only 1 caregiver present.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the kitchen fridge there were bags of applesauce containers not dated. On a cart there was several baggies of snack crackers not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes
“At time of visit, 3 infant feeding plans were not updated based on age and diet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 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 August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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) 569-0599 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(317) 569-0599.
Where is The Goddard School?
14777 Oak Road, Carmel, IN 46033. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little Lamb Daycare, 0.6 miles away.