Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.88
- Local median
- 1.17
The Goddard School
12964 Boggy Creek Dr, Riverview, FL 33579
- License:
- C13HI0699
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 254
- License expiration:
- April 14, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough 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 inspectionMarch 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for The Goddard School from March 22, 2024 through March 18, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 1, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of January 3, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33579
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.22
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 18, 2025October 9, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 22, 2024December 1, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the giraffe room there is a hole in the wall that is by the 2nd bathroom. In the pangolins room the paint by the exit door is peeling. In the crocodile the middle toilet does not flush. The director was given until January 3, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care 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 he ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 28 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 28 of the 28 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed two personnel that did not have their Safe Sleep training within 30 days of hire. The director was given until January 3, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed 7 personnel did not complete their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until January 3, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice . Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readine ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the complaint inspection, teacher 1 informed the Licensing Specialist that she when separated child 1 and child 2, she accidently scratched child 1 on the neck. The scratch is approximately half an inch long. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the child is no longer enrolled at the facility. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C: Child Safety C: Childcare personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director informed the Licensing Specialist that N.V. was terminated on the same day offense occurred. This standard was brought back into compliance. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Staff advised that they do not have any questions, comments, or concerns. Counselor Comments Information Updates: Please visit our website at, https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/child-family/child-care. , for information regarding - Child care news/announcements - Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Codes, Licensing Handbooks, and Classification Summaries - Brochures, fact sheets, publications, reports, forms, and applications. Important Contact ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the camera footage from the playground area on the day of the incident. The Licensing Specialist observed that the staff did not follow the facilities written protocol (date started unknown) of Before taking the children outside to play, do the following, conduct an outdoor surface temperature check before outdoor play. The Licensing Specialist observed that the teachers and children both went into the playground area at the same time, with some of the children running ahead of the teachers. The playground area and temperature check were not completed as thoroughly as the written paper protocol is outlined. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Equipment or surfacing on the playground that posed a burn risk was used and a child sustained a burn. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, D
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the playground equipment on which the child was allegedly burned has a partial unshaded area. The treehouse's plastic sliding board portion was not positioned in the shaded area. The sliding board was the only part of the play area not covered by the tent for shade. The excessive sun caused the sliding board to be extremely hot therefore causing injury to the child's hands. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.5 Outdoor Play Area D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk.
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-10
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist was advised that the parent did not receive the incident report on the day of the incident. The child was picked up from the facility shortly after the incident occurred by the parent. However, the parent did not receive the incident but report. The child is no longer enrolled at the center. According to the childcare facility handbook 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Written directions on the prescription label, the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [the childcare personnel placed diaper cream on a child's hands, after the child substained and injury to her hands.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the childcare personnel advised the Licensing Specialist that she placed diaper cream on the child's hand after the child sustained burn injury to her hands. According to the childcare facility handbook 6.5 Medication Childcare programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the childcare facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-06
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
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one childcare personnel did not complete their 40-hour introductory training within a year of hire. 4.2 Training Requirements According to the childcare facility handbook 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 16 enrolled children did not have an immunization record on file. According to the childcare facility handbook 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 l ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 47 enrolled children have expired immunization records on file. According to the childcare facility handbook 7.1 Immunization Records The childcare 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 loca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 15 enrolled children do not have a health form on file. According to the childcare facility handbook 7.2 Student Health Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examinatio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 2 enrolled children have an expired health form on file According to the childcare facility handbook 7.2 Student Health Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examinatio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 16 childcare personnel currently working in the facility have an expired signed child abuse and neglect reporting form. According to the childcare facility handbook 7.4 Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 tell me about the steps you take to ensure that staff interactions with children are always positive and supportive?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections include findings regarding staff interaction standards. This question helps parents understand the current training and oversight practices in place to support healthy, positive caregiving.
- Context
- The facility addressed these findings at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain your outdoor play areas to ensure they are safe and ready for daily use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted concerns regarding the maintenance and inspection of outdoor play areas. Asking about current protocols helps parents understand how the facility ensures equipment and environments remain safe for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your policy for administering medication and how you ensure that all staff follow those specific instructions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past instance where medication administration protocols were not followed. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for handling and documenting medication to ensure child safety.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where staff training requirements were not met. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and completing mandatory staff education.
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Finding-specific
How do you communicate with families if an incident occurs involving their child during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report mentioned a finding regarding the timely sharing of incident documentation with parents. This question helps parents understand the facility's current communication practices for keeping families informed.
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