The Goddard School - Carmel III
CARMEL, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address10445 Commerce Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032
CityCARMEL, IN 46032
CountyHAMILTON
Phone812-340-0844
Operating details
Capacity145
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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10445 Commerce Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032, CARMEL, IN 46032
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/26/2026
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
In the freezer there was a bag of meatballs, bag of chicken nuggets and a bag of sausage patties not dated with the date of opening. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
2 bottles in the Bunny room were not labeled with child's name, date and time made. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In the Fawn room there was Dawn dish soap and Johnsons baby shampoo both labeled Keep out of Reach of Children under the sink behind a child deterrent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
1 child's file missing the correct documentation for a birth certificate. Send documentation to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/5/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
In the bathroom of the Fawn room there were clothes and a backpack stored open, not sanitary. In the Grizzly bathroom there were towels and a playmat stored open in the bathroom, not sanitary. In the Grizzly and Owls/Eagles bathrooms there was one toilet in each without toilet paper on the dispenser. In the Owls/Eagles bathroom there was clothes, pull ups and paper towels stored uncovered, not sanitary. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/10/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(c) — Staff shall offer an additional portion of food and juice or milk at snacks
At snack time in the Grizzly room there was no additional snacks available to offer a child who asked for seconds. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/27/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4703/18/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 — Diapering
At the time of inspection the diaper changing tables in rooms 15 and 13 were dirty. Diapers and pull ups were being stored open in the following bathrooms: 12, 10 and 6. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4703/18/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(3) — When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Desks, table top work areas, reading areas, locked medication storage areas, an
At the time of inspection the lighting in room 6 did not reach fifty (50) foot candles when level was taken on the table tops. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/18/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) — All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
The cold water handle on the classroom sink in room 12 leaks when turned on. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/18/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(h) — The center shall clean and sanitize equipment and materials a minimum of once per week
At the time of inspection the green step in room 15 and the blue couch in room 13 are torn, not sanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/18/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
In the bathroom of room 10 and 9 there were brooms and dust pans being stored, not sanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/19/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/18/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(5) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A set of wooden unit blocks
At the time of inspection there were no unit blocks seen in rooms 13 and 20. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/24/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 47011/8/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 10/16/24 a child was not being supervised when they were left on the playground without a caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/12/2024 - High riskStandard 47011/8/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 10/16/24 a child was out of ratio when they were left on the playground without a caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/12/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CARMEL, HAMILTON County
- Capacity: 145
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 0
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