The Goddard School
CHARLESTOWN, MA·Center-based CareLicensed
Contact information
Address100 1st Ave, Building #39, Charlestown, MA, 02129
Phone(973) 715-1679
Operating details
Capacity126
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 7, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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100 1st Ave, Building #39, Charlestown, MA, 02129, CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- 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: 2/6/2026
- High7
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 7.042/6/2026
7.04(17)(p)(04) — Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit next to each exit, emergency and evacuation procedures. Domain: Emergency Preparedness. Change of Space Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- High risk12/9/2025
Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation
Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High risk8/15/2025
Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation
Non-compliance identified during complaint investigation No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified, No death, serious injury, or child abuse identified Domain: Complaint investigation. Complaint Investigation. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.115/29/2025
7.11(03) — Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) Individual Health Care Plans The licensee must maintain as part of a childs record, an individual health care plan for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed health care practitioner. The plan must describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the childs health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Health. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.115/29/2025
7.11(02)(j), 7.11(02)(l) — Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications Each time a medication is administered, the educator must document in the childs record the name of the medication, the dosage, the time and the method of administration, and who administered the medication, except as noted in (k) below., All medications must be administered in accordance with the consent and documentation requirements specified below: Domain: Health. Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.075/29/2025
7.07(06) — No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out) Chipping and Peeling Paint. The licensee must maintain the interior and exterior of the program in good repair, free of chipping, flaking, or peeling paint or broken plaster. Domain: Physical Space (Indoor & Outdoor). Provisional License Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.113/28/2025
7.11(05)(f) — Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies
Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies The licensee must maintain a record of any unusual or serious incidents including but not limited to behavioral incidents, accidents, property destruction or emergencies. These reports must be reviewed by the licensee or Program Administrator on a monthly basis. Domain: Administration. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.123/28/2025
7.12(07)(g), 3.07(06)(a) — Nutrition
Nutrition the licensee must keep previous menus on file for one year., The licensee shall provide a nourishing well-balanced diet to all residents. The licensee shall have a written plan for nutritional services including purchase,storage, preparation and serving of food. The plan must identify one person who is responsible for the food program. Domain: Care of Children. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 7.113/28/2025
7.11(10)(k)
Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles, pacifiers, toothbrushes and sleeping materials, must be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended. Domain: Infection Control. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.123/28/2025
7.12(07)(d) — Food stored in clean/covered containers
Food stored in clean/covered containers the licensee must store all food in clean, covered containers; Domain: Mealtime, Food, Food Preparation. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 7.043/28/2025
7.04(07)(b)(08), 3.04(03)(h) — Incident Reports
Incident Reports copies of injury and incident reports, as required by 606 CMR 7.11(5)(f);, The licensee shall implement a procedure for documenting unusual and/or serious incidents such as behavorial incidents, runaways, serious injuries or accidents, property destruction, medication errors, medical and other emergencies. The procedure for documenting these incidents shall include a review of the report the by chief administrative person or his/her designee. Domain: Records. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 7.073/28/2025
7.07(07)(d), 7.07(13)(g) — Toxic Substances
Toxic Substances The outdoor play area must be free from hazards including but not limited to: a busy street, a parking lot, poisonous plants, water hazards, debris, broken glass, chipping, peeling or flaking paint, dangerous machinery or tools, and weather-related and environmental hazards or small objects that could present a choking hazard to young children. Any such hazard must be removed or fenced by a sturdy, permanently installed barrier which is at least four feet high or otherwise protected or removed, as appropriate., Educators must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children. Domain: Health. Provisional License 90-day Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,871/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 Massachusetts run about $1,933/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Massachusetts by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CHARLESTOWN
- Capacity: 126
- Type: Center-based Care
- Years in operation: 2
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