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The Goddard School

6600 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 276134.5· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About

About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 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 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
146 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School 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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
146 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003899
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 6 of 22 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Other rules 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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See all 22 visits
  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025

    • 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 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025

  8. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  3. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025

  7. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024

  10. Jul 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2024

  11. Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 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 May 15, 2024

  12. Dec 15, 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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Questions about The Goddard School

Is The Goddard School licensed?

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

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 care for?

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

Does The Goddard School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Goddard School's hours?

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

How much does The Goddard School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 787-5002 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(919) 787-5002.

Where is The Goddard School?

6600 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613. The nearest other daycare we list is Asbury Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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