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The Goddard School - Fairfield

1280 Stratfield Rd, Fairfield, CT 068254.9· 48 reviews
licensed capacity
168
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2020

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About The Goddard School - Fairfield

The Goddard School - Fairfield is a licensed child care center in Fairfield, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since February 14, 2020, for up to 168 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.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entryNAEYC accredited

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
168 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
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
StaffDegreed Teachers
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyBiometric Entry Device, Outdoor playground
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity168 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School - Fairfield has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School - Fairfield

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
168 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2020
License number
#DCCC.70540
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 20, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(5) 088- Walls/ceilings/floors/rugs-clean, good repair

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

  2. Aug 7, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j)-(k)(1-5) 136- Feeding

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c)(2) 066- Licensed premises-clean, good repair, hazard free-maintenance program

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1-8) 130- Safe Sleep

    • Health, medication and illness

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

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A)-(E) 038-Child Health Records

    • Background checks

      19a-79-4a(b) 021- Comprehensive background checks

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(h)(1-9) 111- Outdoor space

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(10) 095- Potentially hazardous substances, materials – labeled, inaccessible to children

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 040- Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff

  3. Jan 31, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 16, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(2) 118- Ratios- 1:4 (6wks-24mths), 1:5 (24-36mths)

  5. Jan 6, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(d)(4)(D) 028- Supervision

  6. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 7, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d)(2) thru (8) &/or19a-79-7a(d)(11)(A) 006-Policies

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-4a(c)(4)(A) thru (C) &/or 19a-79-4a(c)(6) 021-Ratio: 1 Staff to 10 Children

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Apr 21, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(4) 112-Under Three Endorsement: Physical Barriers/Groups of 8 (Indoors/Outdoors)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 045-License Premise Clean/Good Repair/Safe

    • Supervision and ratios

      19a-79-10(c)(3) 111-Under Three Endorsement: Group Size no Larger than 8

  3. May 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(e)(18) 080-Operable CO Detector on Each Level

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-3a(e)(5) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)(4) 012-Menus

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(k)(5) 140-Bottles Individually Identified w/ Child's Name

  4. Aug 10, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2) 099-Nonprescription Topical Medications: Administration/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(e)(2) 009-Current Fire Marshal Certificate

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-4a(c)(1), 19a-79-11(f)&/or19a-79-12(b)(1) 019-Designated Head Teacher/60%

  5. Feb 28, 2020InspectionNo rules cited

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 - Fairfield

Is The Goddard School - Fairfield licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 14, 2020.

When was The Goddard School - Fairfield last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 7 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 - Fairfield care for?

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

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

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 496-5500 to ask.

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

(203) 496-5500.

Where is The Goddard School - Fairfield?

1280 Stratfield Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825. The nearest other daycare we list is Ecc Stratfield B/A School Program, 0.2 miles away.

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