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The Goddard School

12405 Cape Cod Court, Lake Ridge, VA 221924.4· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Lake Ridge, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 136 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.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
AccreditationNECPA accredited, Other accreditation (Middle States Association, Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools)
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107273
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to request a child abuse and neglect central registry search by the date of employment from any state in which staff have resided in the preceding five years. At the time of inspection, the center had not submitted an out of state child abuse and neglect central registry search request for Staff #4 who has been employed for over four months and was working alone with children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the Pre-K room there was a spray bottle of bleach and odor spray stored on a lower shelf in a closet with the door open.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, it shall be dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In the Infant room there were two bottles of milk that were not dated. In the Toddler II room there was one child's food container that was not dated.”
  6. Jun 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Repeat Violation The center is required to request a child abuse and neglect central registry search by the date of employment from any state in which staff have resided in the preceding five years. At the time of inspection, the center had not submitted an out of state child abuse and neglect central registry search request for Staff #4 who has been employed for over four months and was working alone with children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the Pre-K room there was a spray bottle of bleach and odor spray stored on a lower shelf in a closet with the door open.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, it shall be dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In the Infant room there were two bottles of milk that were not dated. In the Toddler II room there was one child's food container that was not dated.”
  7. Feb 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review, the center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect central registry within 30 days of employment from any states in which staff have lived in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 4/15/2024) has resided in the state of Florida within the last 5 years as documented on the Sworn Disclosure Statement dated 4/11/2024. There was no documentation of a Florida child abuse and neglect central registry search request for Staff #1 on file.”
  2. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff submit to a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check prior to hire. Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 5/13/2022) had fingerprinting results on file dated 5/23/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 8/26/15), Staff #2 (5/13/22), Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 1/16/14), and Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 6/13/22) did not have the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course, Preservice Training, completed within 90 calendar days of employment.”
  5. Apr 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Goddard School

Is The Goddard School licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 12 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 care for?

136, 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 (703) 490-8553 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(703) 490-8553.

Where is The Goddard School?

12405 Cape Cod Court, Lake Ridge, VA 22192.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).