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Matthews, NC 28105 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 148
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 148 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 148 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 148 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 148 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003970
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina 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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Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
Apr 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School
Is The Goddard School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina 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?
148, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 321-1310 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(704) 321-1310.
Where is The Goddard School?
9631 Northeast Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Jungle Sam Newell, 0.6 miles away.