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The Goddard School (East Gate)
- licensed capacity
- 200
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Goddard School (East Gate)
The Goddard School (East Gate) is a licensed child care center in Chantilly, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 200 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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Enrichment | Chess, Outdoor Classroom, Yoga & Mindfulness |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Middle States Association, Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools) |
| More | Founded 2011 |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School (East Gate)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 200 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #ID38686
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 11 rules in all
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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May 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department must be provided for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center's annual health inspection was overdue by one year.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5, employed for 102 days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center must ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Panda classroom, serving children 16 months through 24 months of age, there were approximately thirteen areas of peeling paint on the wall.”
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-E
“REPEAT VIOLATION: Within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid. Staff #2, who is working with children has not yet completed this course which is overdue by six months and nineteen days.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Prior to hire, the center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center requested a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #10 two days after their date of hire.”
May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-E
“REPEAT VIOLATION: Within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid. Staff #2, who is working with children has not yet completed this course which is overdue by six months and nineteen days.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Prior to hire, the center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center requested a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #10 two days after their date of hire.”
Nov 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-E
“Within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid. Staff #5, who is working with children has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 8 days.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3's reference check was completed 3 days after employment. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for over 6 weeks, did not have the second completed reference verification on file.”
Nov 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-E
“Within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid. Staff #5, who is working with children has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 8 days.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3's reference check was completed 3 days after employment. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for over 6 weeks, did not have the second completed reference verification on file.”
May 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Whales classroom, a multipurpose disinfecting solution was on the top shelf of an unlocked cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, the paint or drywall was chipping near the sink approximately 1 inch in length.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain updated tuberculosis tests or screenings for each staff member every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 had a tb test or screening dated 4/11/2022 and did not have an updated test or screening in the staff file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Based on review of staff records, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for two staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #7 (Date of hire 3/19/2024) had a TB test or screening dated 3/20/2024. 2. Staff #9 (Date of hire 11/01/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 11/02/2022).”
May 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Whales classroom, a multipurpose disinfecting solution was on the top shelf of an unlocked cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, the paint or drywall was chipping near the sink approximately 1 inch in length.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain updated tuberculosis tests or screenings for each staff member every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 had a tb test or screening dated 4/11/2022 and did not have an updated test or screening in the staff file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Based on review of staff records, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for two staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #7 (Date of hire 3/19/2024) had a TB test or screening dated 3/20/2024. 2. Staff #9 (Date of hire 11/01/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 11/02/2022).”
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on review of training, two staff did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. Staff A completed the 10 hour Preservice Training on 3/29/2022 and Staff B had completed the10 hour Preservice Training on 1/14/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of staff records, the licensed child day program did not have a central registry finding withing 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 12/11/2022) had a central registry finding dated 2/09/2023. It was not within 30 days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of two staff records, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1.Staff #3 (Date of hire 12/12/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 8/24/2022 and 1/04/2023. 2. Staff #5 (Date of hire 2/27/2023) had a TB test or screening dated 3/02/2023.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pandas classroom, a small area of paint was chipping approximately 1/2 inch in size near the floor board under the ABC board. 2. In the Whales classroom, a blue children's chair had a small tear in the fabric approximately 1/2 inch in size. 3. In the Polar Bears classroom, a blue children's chair had a tear/hole on both corners of the chair. One was approximately the size of a quarter and the other was approximately 2 inches in length.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of drill records, the center did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1. The center did not practice lockdown procedures in 2022.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not meet all diapering requirements. Evidence: 1. In the Chipmunk infant classroom, the changing pad had a small tear approximately 1 cm on the surface. The pad is considered absorbent with the tear.”
Apr 19, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on review of training, two staff did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. Staff A completed the 10 hour Preservice Training on 3/29/2022 and Staff B had completed the10 hour Preservice Training on 1/14/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of staff records, the licensed child day program did not have a central registry finding withing 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 12/11/2022) had a central registry finding dated 2/09/2023. It was not within 30 days of employment.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of two staff records, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1.Staff #3 (Date of hire 12/12/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 8/24/2022 and 1/04/2023. 2. Staff #5 (Date of hire 2/27/2023) had a TB test or screening dated 3/02/2023.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pandas classroom, a small area of paint was chipping approximately 1/2 inch in size near the floor board under the ABC board. 2. In the Whales classroom, a blue children's chair had a small tear in the fabric approximately 1/2 inch in size. 3. In the Polar Bears classroom, a blue children's chair had a tear/hole on both corners of the chair. One was approximately the size of a quarter and the other was approximately 2 inches in length.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of drill records, the center did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1. The center did not practice lockdown procedures in 2022.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not meet all diapering requirements. Evidence: 1. In the Chipmunk infant classroom, the changing pad had a small tear approximately 1 cm on the surface. The pad is considered absorbent with the tear.”
Dec 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center, inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Giraffes classroom, the paint was chipping by the window near the play kitchen set.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 10/24/2022) and Staff #5 (date of hire 10/24/2022) did not have documentation that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to clearly date food containers when food is brought from home. Evidence: 1. In the Panda classroom, two lunch boxes were not labeled with the date. 2. In the Whales classroom, three lunch boxes were not labeled with the date.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of two staff records, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 11/14/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 11/28/2022. 2. Staff #2 (date of hire 11/15/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 11/17/2022.”
Dec 8, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center, inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Giraffes classroom, the paint was chipping by the window near the play kitchen set.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 10/24/2022) and Staff #5 (date of hire 10/24/2022) did not have documentation that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to clearly date food containers when food is brought from home. Evidence: 1. In the Panda classroom, two lunch boxes were not labeled with the date. 2. In the Whales classroom, three lunch boxes were not labeled with the date.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of two staff records, the center did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 11/14/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 11/28/2022. 2. Staff #2 (date of hire 11/15/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 11/17/2022.”
May 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of a child's file, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child #3's file listed the child had a food allergy, but the center did not have a written care plan for the child to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Penguin classroom, a soft blue step had 4 corners that were coming unsewn. 2. In the Astronauts classroom, a rug in the reading area was unraveling near the red box. 3. On the playground, 6 tricycles had rust on the frames. 4. On the basketball court, 2 squares tiles had small broken corners.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to clearly date and label food containers when food is brought from home. Evidence: 1. Child A had 2 food items from home in the Penguin classroom refrigerator, but they were not labeled with the child's name and date.”
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School (East Gate)
Is The Goddard School (East Gate) licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School (East Gate) last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School (East Gate) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 11 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 (East Gate) care for?
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Goddard School (East Gate) accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School (East Gate)'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 (East Gate) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 542-8474 to ask.
What is The Goddard School (East Gate)'s phone number?
(703) 542-8474.
Where is The Goddard School (East Gate)?
43655 Tall Cedars Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20152. The nearest other daycare we list is East Gate Montessori School, under 0.1 miles away.