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The Goddard School - Newington

320 Alumni Rd, Newington, CT 061114.8· 56 reviews
licensed capacity
158
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2017
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About The Goddard School - Newington

The Goddard School - Newington is a licensed child care center in Newington, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since December 5, 2017, for up to 158 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 Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageNAEYC 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
158 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
EnrichmentOutdoor Classroom, American Sign Language, Art History, Chess, Rock Wall
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity158 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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The Goddard School - Newington has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School - Newington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
158 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#DCCC.70384
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 19 visits
  1. Mar 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(7)(A) 006-Child behavior management

  2. Dec 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(a)(2-3) 159- Non-Prescription Topical Medications

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(1-10) 128- Diapering

  3. Feb 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      19a-79-8a-(a)(1-11)-(b) 116- Educational requirements

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(l) 014-2.8 yr olds enrolled in preschool-authorization

    • Safety and hazards

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

  4. Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(a) and/or 19a-79-7a(c)(3) 049-Lead Water Test/Bottled Water

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

  5. Mar 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

  6. May 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2) 026-Consultant Agreements/Contracts

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-2a(c)(7) 001-Local Health Inspection

  7. Jun 23, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

  8. Aug 20, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 20, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 18, 2019Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      19a-79-3a(b)(8)(A) 07-Administration- Managing Child Behavior

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Oct 11, 2019Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(c) 36-Physical Plant- General requirements

  2. Oct 3, 2019Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation

  3. Sep 3, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(3) and/or 19a-79-7a(g)(1) 130-Crib/Bed Free from Observable Hazards

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g)(1) and/or 19a-79-10(g)(4) 128-Alternate Sleep Position/Equipment Medical Documentation

  4. Jun 28, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      19a-79-7a(e)(1) &/or 19a-79-12(b)(8) 066-Air Temp 65 degrees, Thermometer Affixed

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

  5. Jun 24, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2019Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. May 29, 2019Visit5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g) 61-Under Three Endorsement- Sleep arrangements

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j) 64-Under Three Endorsement- Bottle feeding

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j) 64-Under Three Endorsement- Bottle feeding

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g) 61-Under Three Endorsement- Sleep arrangements

  8. May 29, 2019Visit5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g) 61-Under Three Endorsement- Sleep arrangements

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j) 64-Under Three Endorsement- Bottle feeding

    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-3a(d) 11-Administration-Policies, plans and procedures

    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-10(j) 64-Under Three Endorsement- Bottle feeding

    • Safe sleep

      19a-79-10(g) 61-Under Three Endorsement- Sleep arrangements

  9. Jul 25, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

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 - Newington

Is The Goddard School - Newington licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 5, 2017.

When was The Goddard School - Newington last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

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

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

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

It has not listed its tuition. Call (860) 969-1313 to ask.

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

(860) 969-1313.

Where is The Goddard School - Newington?

320 Alumni Rd, Newington, CT 06111. The nearest other daycare we list is Mittas at Newington - DBA the Learning Experience, 0.5 miles away.

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