The Goddard School - Granger

GRANGER, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity149
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address14201 State Road 23, Granger, IN, 46530

CityGRANGER, IN 46530

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone574-314-9499

Operating details

Capacity149

License dateJuly 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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14201 State Road 23, Granger, IN, 46530, GRANGER, IN 46530

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk4/29/2026

    IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    Observed 5m old male infant sleeping in bouncy seat (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/30/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk6/11/2025

    IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug te

    Out of seven staff files reviewed, three files were missing drug testing results Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the

    Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing parents work phone numbers Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) — Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor

    Drinking fountain in hallway overshoots Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible pers

    Out of five child files reviewed , four files did not have complete contact information for emergency contacts Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  5. High riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test

    Out of of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing high school diplomas Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-83(d) — Correct food temperature and holding time shall be maintained until serving.

    Food from home not stored in a manner where temperature is being maintained, according to safe food transport policy Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  7. High riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date sha

    Out of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing first aid documentation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) da

    Out of seven staff files reviewed, two files were missing physicals Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  9. Medium-Low riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, othe

    Out of five child files reviewed, one file did not have anyone listed for persons authorized to pick up child. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies

    2.5-3s class over group size on playground with 18 children Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  11. High riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) — Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom

    Bottle of tylonol stored in teacher purse on floor of classroom, accessible to children (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  12. Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-79(o) — The center shall not serve food items prepared in a home kitchen at any time, except with a physicians written order for a particular childs special diet

    Children bringing food from home without a physicians written order for a special diet on file Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  13. Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-82(a) — The center shall post information regarding childrens special diets for dietary staff in charge of preparing and serving the food

    Information on children's special diets not posted in kitchen Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  14. Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured

    Bottles in infant fridges not all covered and labeled with name, date, and time prepared Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  15. Medium-Low riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physi

    Out of five child files reviewed, four files were missing dentist information Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  16. Medium riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided

    Out of seven staff files reviewed, one staff files was missing orientation documentation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  17. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/11/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

    Teacher purses stored accessible to children in 4/5s classroom and 2/3s classrooms. Sunscreen labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored accessible to children in childs cubby in 108. Lysol Wipes and Cleaner labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored unlocked and accessible to children under hand washing sink in 110. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  18. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(a) — Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: when it is necessary to ensure their own safety or that of others

    On 11/29/24 a teacher restrained a child on a cot to attempt to get them to sleep Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/2/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

    Complaint on record. Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/8/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

20Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: GRANGER, ST. JOSEPH County
  • Capacity: 149
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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