Gold Seal, School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
187
License expiration:
May 21, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,322 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,322/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $61.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pasco County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for The Goddard School Wesley Chapel from February 7, 2023 through April 24, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 21, 2024 and involved incident records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from January 10, 2025 through April 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
20
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
8
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
1
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33544
Compared to 13 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.4
Local median
0.92
0.4This provider
0.92Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
5%
Local median
10%
5%This provider
10%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
20%
Local median
33%
20%This provider
33%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
1
Local average
1.69
1This provider
1.69Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
39-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that an accident report was created for the child that got injured. Staff advised that the accident report was created on the day of the incident, 10/15/2024. During the inspection, the director advised that the incident report was not created on the day of the incident for the child that caused the injuries, it was created on 10/16/2024. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child t ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Correction / follow-up note
33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 29, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Inspector notes
33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the ... [truncated]
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Inspector notes
Child Care Regulation monitored the 2022-2023 10 hours of annual in-service training. 33-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 child care personnel that did not test out of the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of started the training and exceeding 15 months. Additional time is being provided due to limited testing availability. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date tra ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 9, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Inspector notes
33-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2023
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Correction / follow-up note
33-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 2 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 Hour early literacy training within 12 month of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Correction / follow-up note
45-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 15 employees that did not have their 5 year employment history check documented. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment histo ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 20, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
18-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 napping mats had tears in the seams, exposing the foam within (1 in Pre Toddler room and 4 in Toddler room). During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all staff have completed their required employment history checks?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2023 inspection indicated that some staff employment history checks were missing required documentation. Asking about the current process helps families understand how the center manages personnel records and background requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all accident and incident reports are documented and finalized on the same day an event occurs?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from November 2024 noted an instance where an incident report was not completed on the day of the occurrence. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for timely documentation.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to keep staff training records up to date and ensure all requirements are met on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports from 2023. Asking about current training management helps parents understand how the center tracks professional development for its team.
Related violations
General question
How often do you conduct routine maintenance checks on classroom equipment and furniture to ensure everything is in good condition?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular equipment checks help maintain a comfortable and well-kept environment for children. Understanding the facility's maintenance routine provides insight into how the center prioritizes the physical learning space.
General question
Could you describe how you communicate with parents when there is a change in classroom staffing or daily routines?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication about staffing and daily activities helps parents feel connected to their child's experience. This question helps families understand the center's approach to keeping parents informed about classroom operations.