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Apex, NC 27502 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Goddard School of Apex
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About The Goddard School of Apex
The Goddard School of Apex is a licensed child care center in Apex, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 138 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 | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School of Apex has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School of Apex
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003205
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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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See all 9 visits
Apr 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
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 Apr 30, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Oct 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 2025
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Oct 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 2025
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 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 Jun 9, 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 May 28, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 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 Jun 9, 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 May 28, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Jul 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
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 Jul 23, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
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 Jul 11, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School of Apex
Is The Goddard School of Apex licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School of Apex last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School of Apex had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 of Apex care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Goddard School of Apex accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School of Apex's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School of Apex cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 362-3999 to ask.
What is The Goddard School of Apex's phone number?
(919) 362-3999.
Where is The Goddard School of Apex?
903 Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC 27502. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex, 0.5 miles away.