Kids 'R' Kids NC #13
320 Coddle Market Drive NW, Concord, NC
4.2· 135 reviews
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $258
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Concord, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 146 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 146 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13000516
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Records and paperwork 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
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.
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Jun 10, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Aug 20, 2025
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 22, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
Corrected during the visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A drug or medicine was administered in a manner not authorized by the child's parent, physician or other authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
- Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
Corrected during the visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Feb 13, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
Corrected during the visit
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
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
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School
Is The Goddard School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 care for?
146, 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?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Goddard School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 800-4440 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(704) 800-4440.
Where is The Goddard School?
360 Coddle Market Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids 'R' Kids NC #13, 0.1 miles away.