Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.92
The Goddard School
16718 Balance Cv, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
- License:
- C06PA0375
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 189
- License expiration:
- July 13, 2026
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 22, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for The Goddard School from February 8, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved medication.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34638
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 21, 2024May 29, 2024March 14, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2024April 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was diaper ointment (Aquaphor) expired at the time of the inspection. The diaper ointment (Aquaphor) expired on July 2025 The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the diaper ointment from the classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication. H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left on the playground alone]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the provider stated the child was left on the playground alone and unsupervised for 2 minutes. The director brought this standard back in compliance by finding the child and bringing him back into the classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A- General Supervision Requirements. A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in the Older Two's Classroom had a blue chair ripped and showing foam, and the Bridge Classroom had a red chair showing foam. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of the inspection in that the Director removed them from the classroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A: All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [Ventilation Systems throughout the facility were not maintained], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that Ventilation Systems throughout the facility were not maintained. The Director was given until April 14, 2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B: It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 25 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 25 of the 25 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all childcare personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one of the personnel did not complete the Safe Sleep Training within 30 days of employment. The Director was given until April 14, 2025 to come into compliance. During the inspection, the Licensing S ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4/5 year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [child were able to pull another child pants down and touch each other.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the investigation the teacher DM, stated she did not know AM, HM, GM and SE were playing doctor. The teacher, DM, stated she could not see AM, HM, and GM because they were behind the blue couch. Teacher DM stated, " SE, child, was not involved. I, teacher DM, asked the children and they, children, did not say SE, child, was involved. SE, child, did not tell me she, SE child, was involved. SE, child, was standing in the library staring at AM, HM and GM. During the investigation, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, B General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a spe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months 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 certifica ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months 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 certifica ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (child care industry start date 1/18/2023) 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Inspector notes
- 40-17: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 3 medications (2 Epinephrine expiration date 5/2023, expiration date 5/2023 and 1 Auvi-Q injection expiration date 4/5/2023) that were expired and not discarded or returned to the custodial parent. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
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 the current process for managing and tracking the expiration dates of medications kept at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in June 2026 identified an expired medication on-site, which was corrected immediately. Asking about the current tracking process helps clarify how the center ensures all medications are current and safe for use.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team ensure constant, active supervision of children, particularly when they are playing outdoors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 note instances where supervision was found to be inadequate. Discussing the current supervision protocols and staff positioning helps parents understand how the center maintains a watchful environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the training and onboarding process for new staff members regarding safety and developmental requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate that some staff training documentation was not fully up to date. Learning about the center's current training management system provides insight into how they ensure all personnel meet required standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often is the facility inspected for maintenance needs, such as furniture repairs or ventilation system checks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2025 noted concerns regarding ventilation maintenance and the condition of some classroom furniture. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good repair.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to communicating daily routines and any changes in classroom activities to families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps families informed about daily activities helps parents feel connected and ensures they are aware of the routines their children experience throughout the day.