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The Goddard School of Cornelius

18110 Manhatten Parkway, Cornelius, NC 280314.9· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
276
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284
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About

About The Goddard School of Cornelius

The Goddard School of Cornelius is a licensed child care center in Cornelius, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 276 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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

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
276 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity276 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School of Cornelius 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.
Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Cornelius

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
276 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004008
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

  6. Oct 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

  7. Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Apr 15, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about The Goddard School of Cornelius

Is The Goddard School of Cornelius licensed?

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

When was The Goddard School of Cornelius last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School of Cornelius had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Cornelius care for?

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

Does The Goddard School of Cornelius accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Goddard School of Cornelius' hours?

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

How much does The Goddard School of Cornelius cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 894-0454 to ask.

What is The Goddard School of Cornelius' phone number?

(704) 894-0454.

Where is The Goddard School of Cornelius?

18110 Manhatten Parkway, Cornelius, NC 28031. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Cornelius, 0.2 miles away.

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