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The Goddard School

10211 Krause Road, Chesterfield, VA 238324.9· 67 reviews
licensed capacity
313
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Chesterfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 313 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: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSecure 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
313 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
StaffExpert, Caring Teachers
SafetyKey Fobs; Supervised Lobby Entry
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (After School Transportation; Before School Transportation)
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
MoreFounded 2002
Licensed capacity313 childrenFrom the state license
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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
License (Two Year)
Capacity
313 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1095611
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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.

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  1. May 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #4, employed for over one year, did not complete the department's health and safety update course and was overdue by five months. Staff #5, employed for over two years, did not complete the department's health and safety update course and was overdue by over one year.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. A diaper ointment product was observed in classroom #10 for a child and expired 28 days ago.”
  2. Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-G

      “The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The center did not review and document a birth certificate or other reliable proof of age and identity for child# 6, who had been enrolled for one year. The social security card was listed as the document reviewed.”
  3. Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-G

      “The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The center did not review and document a birth certificate or other reliable proof of age and identity for child# 6, who had been enrolled for one year. The social security card was listed as the document reviewed.”
  4. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Dec 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to keep a complete record for one staff that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 9/12/2023) was missing documentation of one of the two required references. Staff records are required to contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administration stated that the missing reference was taken over the phone but not fully documented.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to complete an out of state background check within the required time frame for one staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 9/29/23) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five years. The state listed was a non-NFF state which requires a criminal history name check prior to employment. The record contained the results of a criminal history name check dated 10/19/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the criminal history name check results were obtained after the start of employment.”
  2. Dec 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to keep a complete record for one staff that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 9/12/2023) was missing documentation of one of the two required references. Staff records are required to contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administration stated that the missing reference was taken over the phone but not fully documented.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to complete an out of state background check within the required time frame for one staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 9/29/23) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five years. The state listed was a non-NFF state which requires a criminal history name check prior to employment. The record contained the results of a criminal history name check dated 10/19/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the criminal history name check results were obtained after the start of employment.”
  3. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff record contained the results of a repeat central registry background check every 5 years as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 9/14/2004) contained a central registry dated 4/12/2016. 2. Administration acknowledged that it was the most recent central registry for staff #2 and that the repeat background check had not been requested.”
  9. May 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff record contained the results of a repeat central registry background check every 5 years as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 9/14/2004) contained a central registry dated 4/12/2016. 2. Administration acknowledged that it was the most recent central registry for staff #2 and that the repeat background check had not been requested.”
  10. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Goddard School

Is The Goddard School licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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 care for?

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

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 (804) 717-8400 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(804) 717-8400.

Where is The Goddard School?

10211 Krause Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Learning Centers - Memory Lane, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).