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The Goddard School - Woodlake

6516 Woodlake Village Circle, Midlothian, VA 231124.7· 98 reviews
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days

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About The Goddard School - Woodlake

The Goddard School - Woodlake is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
StaffLead pre-kindergarten teacher is a certified Project Learning Tree instructor
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (After School Transportation; Before School Transportation)
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
Licensed capacity93 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School - Woodlake has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Goddard School - Woodlake

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
93 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID49924
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for 38 days.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-G

      “The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The record of child #1, enrolled for over one month, did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record of child #2, enrolled for over one month, did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record of child #3, enrolled for over one month, did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record of child #5, enrolled for one month, did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #2, who had been attending for over 1 month, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
  3. Jan 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #4 has been operating as a program leader for over 1 month. The record did not contain documentation to support that the staff was program leader qualified through education or training.”
  4. Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/22/2024) contained a dept. sponsored orientation course certificate dated 7/22/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that the course was not completed within 90 days.”
  5. Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1. The center's menu listed a morning snack of pancakes and juice. Two classrooms were observed eating snack. The snack offered to the children consisted of only pancakes. During interview, the staff acknowledged that the juice was not served. Snacks are required to contain two of the five components which are fluid milk, meat/meat alternatives, vegetables, fruit, and grain. The morning snack offered to the children only contained one component. (grain) 2. Administration acknowledged that the snack did not meet the requirements.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 3/20/2023) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position. Staff #4 was identified as a lead who qualified through a combination of experience, training and education. The education component was not in the record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff was qualified but they were missing the proof of education.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-550-O

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries as required. Evidence: 1. An injury report for child #1 was reviewed. The record indicated that child #1 sustained a minor injury on 12/5/2023. The document indicated that the parent was notified on 12/6/2023. The document contained three signatures that were dated 12/6/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the recorded date of notification was not the same day as the date of occurrence.”
  6. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Goddard School - Woodlake

Is The Goddard School - Woodlake licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Goddard School - Woodlake last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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 - Woodlake care for?

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

Does The Goddard School - Woodlake accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Goddard School - Woodlake's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Goddard School - Woodlake cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 739-8081 to ask.

What is The Goddard School - Woodlake's phone number?

(804) 739-8081.

Where is The Goddard School - Woodlake?

6516 Woodlake Village Circle, Midlothian, VA 23112.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).