Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 1.62
The Goddard School
2665 S State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414
- License:
- C15PB0476
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 146
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for The Goddard School from September 3, 2025 through June 23, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 7, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 7 local median in 33414
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 67%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.32
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 3 recorded violations.
March 25, 2026June 23, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The wall in the [Preschool/ Toddler and 2yrold room] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint/ damage, opening at bottom corner of the door.]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed peeling paint on wall , where the soap dispenser use to be in the following classroom Preschool and Toddler. Also The wall corner adjacent to the exit door in the 2yrold classroom has peeling paint and damage surface material. There is an opening / gap at the bottom corner near the the door frame where the wall is covering has deteriorated.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [peeling leather sofa chair]. Physical Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the Pre-K A class the arm rest of the leather red sofa chair is peeling .
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
- Official code
- 15-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The child care facility made bedding assignments but had no record for review.
- Report comments
- No bedding assignment was available for review in the Pre-K B room.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E)
- Official code
- 38-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A crock pot used for warming infant formula and food contained water that exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Inspector notes
- Observed in the infant room there is first year bottle warmer which had a container of baby food inside stored on steaming hot bottle warmer. The warmer exceeded 213 degrees. The staff removed the container/ unplugged the bottle warmer. MEDICATION
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 47 - Cooking and Warming Devices (Article XII.H)
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Verification of an employment history check was not on file for personnel in the facility. Background Screening [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed (SD) employment history forms are incomplete.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 61 - Information Background Screening Check (Article VII.A, and B)
- Official code
- 61-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
- Report comments
- The 40 hour training was not complete for (SD) . The staff begun training on 10/17/2021. Staff date of Hire was on 6/15/2026, and has previously worked at another childcare center.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
- Report comments
- (MT) has been in the childcare industry since 11/23/2024 but has been hired by The Goddard School on 8/26/2024. The 40-hour training within one year of employment has not been complete.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There are staff employed for at least 12 months who failed to complete the 5-clock hours or .5 CEU training in early literacy and language development of children.
- Report comments
- (MT) did not complete the 5-hour early literacy course.
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.)
- Official code
- 66-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- (MS) Child Abuse and Neglect form has expired 3/6/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I)
- Official code
- 68-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you explain the current process for maintaining complete employment history records for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 show that employment history documentation was incomplete for some personnel. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all required background screening records are kept up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring that all personnel files contain the required documentation regarding child abuse and neglect awareness?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection show that a required statement regarding child abuse and neglect awareness was missing from a staff member's file. This question helps parents learn how the center maintains compliance with personnel record requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2026 indicate multiple instances where staff training requirements were not met on schedule. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages ongoing professional development for the team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor the temperature of equipment used for warming infant food and formula?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that a bottle warmer was found operating at a temperature above the standard limit. This question allows the center to explain the safety protocols they have in place for preparing infant meals.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How often does the leadership team conduct internal reviews of the facility to identify and address any needed repairs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility maintenance is important for maintaining a comfortable and orderly environment for children. Understanding the center's routine for identifying and fixing wear and tear helps parents gauge the level of care given to the physical space.