Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.36
The Goddard School
9618 Lake Nona Village Pl, Orlando, FL 32827
- License:
- C09OR1159
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 195
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Orange County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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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 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Goddard School from February 16, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of July 17, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in Orlando
Compared to 457 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 27, 2023March 4, 2024July 11, 2025June 17, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Licensing specialist observed one childcare personnel who did not finish their introduction training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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
- Licensing specialist observed one child care personnel who has not started their training within the 90 days.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed 3 children with expired immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Report comments
- Non-compliance: One student immunization record is expired. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C
- Inspector notes
- License specialist observed napping space was not 18" inches apart. Two personnel quickly positioned the cribs within 18'' inches part. Violation Detail A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space A. Each childcare program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. B. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the current fire inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe current immunization records inside the children files.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the immunization record inside of the children's file.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the student health exam inside of the children's file
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the current Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting form inside of the personnel files. The form was completed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the 5 year employment verification completed inside of the personnel files.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you describe the current process for ensuring that all napping and sleeping spaces maintain the required distance from one another?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection where napping spaces were not positioned with the required 18 inches of clearance. Asking about the current process helps clarify how staff monitor this setup during rest periods.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members have their required employment history verifications and background screening documentation completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding missing employment history documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative procedures for personnel files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track student immunization records to ensure they remain current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that immunization record documentation has been a topic in multiple reports over the past few years. Understanding the current system for tracking these documents helps parents feel confident in the center's recordkeeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current approach to ensuring all new staff members complete their required introductory training within the designated timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection indicate a finding regarding staff training documentation. This question allows the director to explain how they track training milestones for new employees.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents if there is a change in a staff member's role or if a new teacher joins the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication about staffing helps parents feel connected to the people caring for their children. Knowing how the center shares this information supports a transparent relationship between families and the facility.