The Goddard School of Waukee
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
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About The Goddard School of Waukee
The Goddard School of Waukee is a licensed child care center in Waukee, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Enrichment | American Sign Language, Art History, Chess, Child Learning Kitchen, Computers |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (daily photo and video updates via Goddard Family Hub app), Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (daily photo and video updates via Goddard Family Hub app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Goddard Family Hub) |
| Accreditation | Cognia (AdvancED) accredited, NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 2016 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School of Waukee has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School of Waukee
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #47986
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
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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Feb 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
109.10(13)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
Mar 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
109.11(7)b
“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
109.12(4)
“• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
Mar 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.15(5)b
“• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
109.12(1)
“• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
109.9(2)b
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
Mar 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
109.12(1)
“• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
109.9(2)b
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
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Questions about The Goddard School of Waukee
Is The Goddard School of Waukee licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School of Waukee last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School of Waukee had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are The Goddard School of Waukee's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School of Waukee cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 297-6555 to ask.
What is The Goddard School of Waukee's phone number?
(515) 297-6555.
Where is The Goddard School of Waukee?
Waukee, IA.