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The Goddard School

18177 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 925084.8· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$405
year first licensed
2023
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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Riverside, California. The state has licensed it since September 12, 2023, for up to 144 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits since Aug 2023, with 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

Infants

Ages served: infants

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
144 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
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
EnrichmentMusic Appreciation, Physical Fitness, STEAM Cart/Computer Lab, Yoga & Mindfulness
SafetyOutdoor playground
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Riverside County has a median price of $405 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.
Riverside County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$405
Home daycare$231

Toddler

Center$238
Home daycare$215

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$204

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$179

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

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits to The Goddard School since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2023
License number
#334846440
Also at this site
Facility #334846439: Infant center
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits since Aug 2023 · Last visit Oct 1, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 4, as the state counts them

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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See all 13 visits
  1. Oct 1, 2025VisitFacility #334846440
  2. Aug 20, 2025VisitFacility #334846440
  3. Aug 20, 2025VisitFacility #334846439
  4. May 7, 2025VisitFacility #334846440
  5. Apr 11, 2025VisitFacility #334846440
  6. Aug 19, 2024VisitFacility #334846439
  7. Aug 19, 2024VisitFacility #334846440
  8. Jul 26, 2024VisitFacility #334846440Type A 0 · Type B 0
  9. Jul 25, 2024VisitFacility #334846440Type A 0 · Type B 0
  10. May 30, 2024VisitFacility #334846440
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 2, 2023VisitFacility #334846439
  2. Aug 29, 2023VisitFacility #334846440
  3. Aug 29, 2023VisitFacility #334846439

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Goddard School

Is The Goddard School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 12, 2023.

Does The Goddard School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 13 visits to The Goddard School since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Goddard School care for?

144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

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 (951) 542-2900 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(951) 542-2900.

Where is The Goddard School?

18177 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92508.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).