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The Goddard School-Darien

450 Heights Road, Darien, CT 068204.3· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2025
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About The Goddard School-Darien

The Goddard School-Darien is a licensed child care center in Darien, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since August 19, 2025, for up to 179 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: full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 6 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
179 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: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 6 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
EnrichmentHandwriting, Music Appreciation, Outdoor Classroom, World Cultures, Chess, Yoga & Mind
StaffDegreed Teachers
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 2025
Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School-Darien has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School-Darien

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
179 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2025
License number
#DCCC.70855
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut 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. Aug 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B) 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permission

  2. Oct 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2)-(7) 011-Policies- complete, implemented

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Goddard School-Darien

Is The Goddard School-Darien licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 19, 2025.

When was The Goddard School-Darien last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School-Darien had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut 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-Darien care for?

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

What are The Goddard School-Darien'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-Darien cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 636-0100 to ask.

What is The Goddard School-Darien's phone number?

(203) 636-0100.

Where is The Goddard School-Darien?

450 Heights Road, Darien, CT 06820.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).