Goddard School

Medium-high risk Employees Discipline Own Children

State rule 746.2807 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employees Discipline Own Children"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did discipline there own child by utilizing corporal punishment. This was done while the caregiver was working and present in front of other children.

Corrected May 12, 2026, verified by the state May 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation s most recent fire inspection with the local fire marshal was not available for review at the time of inspection. The last documented fire inspection was on 11/4/24.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must have the immunizations the state requires, with records or legal exemptions on file.

State rule 746.613(c)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified"

Inspector's note: One child did not have a complete affidavit for their immunization exemption. The form was signed, dated, and notarized but did not indicate which immunizations he would no longer be receiving.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.

Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined the caregivers were trained per center policy to conduct a name to face roll call at every transition point. This was not completed when the class returned to their room.

Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.

Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"

Inspector's note: Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.

Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).