Cathy's Cottage Daycare
Fishers, IN 46037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 257
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Fishers, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 257 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 257 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Enrichment | American Sign Language, Art History, Yoga & Mindfulness, Music Appreciation |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Paths to Quality (Indiana), Level 3) |
| Licensed capacity | 257 childrenFrom the state license |
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
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 257 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100771
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Food and nutrition 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
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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Sep 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Regarding 8.6.26, 3-year-old left in classroom 8, not under direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times.”
May 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The #3 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregiver with 9 children aged toddler and the required ratio for that age group is 1:6.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“DT has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection there was a key in the door of the teacher's closet in the Tugboats which had 2 purses accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“At the time of inspection 6 staff working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification of fingerprint completion and consent form submission to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140 Toddler Feeding
“Staff in the Boats room did serve and have food ready to eat before calling children to meals so they do not have to wait.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(3) Caregivers shall: have a shatterproof, full body mirror in each toddler room
“In the Trucks room, they did not have a full body mirror at the time of inpsection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the first freezer there was an incorrect thermometer (oven thermometer) in it at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“In the Bulldozer's room there was no small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“At the time of inpsection the Truck bathroom had a broom/dustpan, umbrella and box of toys in it, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Toilet paper was seen on top of the dispenser in the following bathrooms: Rockets, Jeeps, and Wagons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the kitchen freezer there were 2 packages of burgers, 1 package of chicken nuggets, 1 package of chicken patties and a baggies of chicken chunks not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-79 General meal guidelines
“1 gallon of milk was on the shelf in the Submarines room and 1 half-gallon of lactose free milk was on the shelf of the Wagons room not discarded after being served.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Apr 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes
“Firetruck and Coupe Infant classrooms missing current feeding plans to reflect changes in age and feedings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Artwork posted in the children restrooms in classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“During visit 2 staff members present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division. Please send reciepts and paper consent to qualification review and consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Coupes- Infant creams/ointments and sunscreend located under sink cabinet with deterrent (deterrent is no considered a lock). Trains classroom- Sunscreens, infant creams/ointments located under changing table with a deterrent latch.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
“Stacked chairs in the gym while children were present.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School
Is The Goddard School licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 17 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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?
257, 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, 6:30 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 (317) 842-6888 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(317) 842-6888.
Where is The Goddard School?
12818 E 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46037. The nearest other daycare we list is Jessica's Childcare, 0.5 miles away.