The Goddard School

FISHERS, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Capacity257
Est. price$1,217/mo

Contact information

Address12818 E 116th Street, Fishers, IN, 46037

CityFISHERS, IN 46037

CountyHAMILTON

Phone317-842-6888

Operating details

Capacity257

License dateJuly 1, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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12818 E 116th Street, Fishers, IN, 46037, FISHERS, IN 46037

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  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: 5/20/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4705/20/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    The #3 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregiver with 9 children aged toddler and the required ratio for that age group is 1:6. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
  2. High risk5/20/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating

    DT has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/21/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas

    In the kitchen freezer there were 2 packages of burgers, 1 package of chicken nuggets, 1 package of chicken patties and a baggies of chicken chunks not dated. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  2. High riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas

    In the first freezer there was an incorrect thermometer (oven thermometer) in it at the time of inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/18/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    At the time of inspection there was a key in the door of the teacher's closet in the Tugboats which had 2 purses accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/13/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms

    At the time of inpsection the Truck bathroom had a broom/dustpan, umbrella and box of toys in it, not sanitary. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/13/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(3) — Caregivers shall: have a shatterproof, full body mirror in each toddler room

    In the Trucks room, they did not have a full body mirror at the time of inpsection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/18/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding

    Staff in the Boats room did serve and have food ready to eat before calling children to meals so they do not have to wait. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  7. High risk6/5/2025

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating

    At the time of inspection 6 staff working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification of fingerprint completion and consent form submission to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials

    In the Bulldozer's room there was no small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/27/2025
  9. Medium riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms

    Toilet paper was seen on top of the dispenser in the following bathrooms: Rockets, Jeeps, and Wagons. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/13/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 4706/5/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-79 — General meal guidelines

    1 gallon of milk was on the shelf in the Submarines room and 1 half-gallon of lactose free milk was on the shelf of the Wagons room not discarded after being served. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/16/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

17Total 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

$1,217/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: FISHERS, HAMILTON County
  • Capacity: 257
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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