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The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North

6701 Archwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 276164.6· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
182
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North

The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 182 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 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 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
182 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 capacity182 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North 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).

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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 Raleigh at 5401 North

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
182 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003763
See the state's record

Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 21 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

  6. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

  4. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024

    • 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 14, 2024

  9. Apr 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

  10. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Raleigh at 5401 North

Is The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North licensed?

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

When was The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Raleigh at 5401 North care for?

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

Does The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North's hours?

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

How much does The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (984) 733-3600 to ask.

What is The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North's phone number?

(984) 733-3600.

Where is The Goddard School of Raleigh at 5401 North?

6701 Archwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27616. The nearest other daycare we list is The Neighborhood Nanny, 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).