Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.14
- Local median
- 0.17
The Goddard School
55 Colonnade Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081
- License:
- C07SJ0174
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 252
- License expiration:
- November 12, 2026
Typical cost: $1,430 - $1,452 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,430 - $1,452/mo
Median daily rate: $66.00 - $67.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Johns County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for The Goddard School from November 12, 2024 through June 1, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 8, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
Five later inspections, from February 18, 2025 through June 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32081
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 14%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.55
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Children were permitted to eat hot food before it was sufficiently cooled to be eaten and suffered first or second degree burns as a result. CCF Handbook Section 3.9.5, C
- Report comments
- on 1/7/2025 at approximately 3:00pm, a child was burned when the hot contents of the child's bottle spilled onto the child's chest penetrating the clothing the child was wearing. Child incurred a partial thickness burn of chest wall. First Aid was rendered, and parents were called immediately. Child was taken to Emergency Ward by parents. Staff responsible for feeding and caring for the child during the incident have been terminated from employment. Child is no longer enrolled. Child will be attending another facility. Microwaves have been removed from all classrooms. All current staff have been retrained on food safety with children. 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service page 36 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-19
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 specific steps have been taken to ensure food and bottle temperatures are monitored safely for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2025 note a finding regarding the temperature of food served to children. This question helps parents understand the current protocols in place to prevent similar incidents.
- Context
- The facility reported that microwaves were removed from all classrooms and staff were retrained following this inspection.
Related violations
General question
How does the center handle staff training and ongoing supervision to ensure that safety policies are consistently followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center supports its staff through training and oversight provides insight into the culture of care and attention to detail within the classroom.
General question
Could you describe the daily communication process between teachers and parents regarding a child's care and any incidents that might occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels help build trust and ensure that families are kept informed about their child's well-being throughout the day.
General question
What is your process for reviewing and updating safety procedures based on new information or feedback from staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning how a center adapts its operations shows a commitment to continuous improvement and responsiveness to the needs of the children in their care.
General question
How are new staff members onboarded to ensure they are fully aware of all facility safety and care standards before working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A structured onboarding process ensures that every caregiver is prepared to meet the center's expectations for child safety and routine care from their first day.