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The Goddard School - Wake Forest

1308 Heritage Links Drive, Wake Forest, NC 275874.1· 71 reviews
licensed capacity
142
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About The Goddard School - Wake Forest

The Goddard School - Wake Forest is a licensed child care center in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 142 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
142 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 capacity142 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School - Wake Forest 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 - Wake Forest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
142 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92002251
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

  6. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024

    • 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 Aug 5, 2024

  9. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

  2. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

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 - Wake Forest

Is The Goddard School - Wake Forest licensed?

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

When was The Goddard School - Wake Forest last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School - Wake Forest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 - Wake Forest care for?

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

Does The Goddard School - Wake Forest accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Goddard School - Wake Forest's hours?

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

How much does The Goddard School - Wake Forest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 570-1005 to ask.

What is The Goddard School - Wake Forest's phone number?

(919) 570-1005.

Where is The Goddard School - Wake Forest?

1308 Heritage Links Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587. The nearest other daycare we list is Cranfield Academy Wake Forest, 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).