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THE GODDARD SCHOOL- ORANGE

ORANGE, CTChild Care CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity123
HoursMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No
Est. price$1,247/mo

Contact information

Address42 OLD TAVERN RD, ORANGE, CT, 06477-3432

CityORANGE, CT 06477-3432

Phone(203) 795-5575

Websitehttp://www.goddardschool.com

Operating details

HoursMon-Fri | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM | Summer: Open | Weekend: No | Night: No

Capacity123

License dateJanuary 30, 2006

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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42 OLD TAVERN RD, ORANGE, CT, 06477-3432, ORANGE, CT 06477-3432

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk7/8/2026

    [19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] — The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be available and located in a convenient place for soiled waste material. These materials shall be removed to an exterior waste storage area at least daily. Disposable diapers shall be discarded in a covered receptacle immediately after diapering. The hands of the program staff and the children shall be washed after each diaper change. Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area and followed. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a written plan for their use and care shall be developed and implemented. This plan shall include, but not be limited to, these procedures: placing soiled clothing and diapers in a sealed air tight container; removing soiled clothing and diapers from the child care center or group child care home daily; and cleaning and sanitizing the container daily.

    128- Diapering

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/8/2026

    [19a-79-6a(a)(1)] — Preparation and transportation of food(s) not prepared on the licensed premises shall satisfy all applicable requirements of the Department of Public Health’s Model Food Code.

    046- Preparation/transportation of food-follow DPH Model Food Code

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,247/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Connecticut run about $1,598/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Connecticut by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: ORANGE
  • Capacity: 123
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 21

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