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The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere

2385 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 275184.5· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere

The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003602
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  7. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  10. Nov 25, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jul 10, 2024

  2. Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 18, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere

Is The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Cary - Lochmere care for?

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

Does The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 307-5200 to ask.

What is The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere's phone number?

(919) 307-5200.

Where is The Goddard School of Cary - Lochmere?

2385 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518. The nearest other daycare we list is Celebree School of Cary, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).