THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF APEX
APEX, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address903 OLIVE CHAPEL ROAD APEX, NC 27502 (919) 362-3999
CityAPEX, NC 27502
CountyWake
Phone(919) 362-3999
Websitewww.goddardschool.com
Operating details
Capacity138
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 9, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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903 OLIVE CHAPEL ROAD APEX, NC 27502 (919) 362-3999, APEX, NC 27502
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/30/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 154/30/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Diaper cream was stored in an unlocked diaper changing cabinet accessible to crawling infants. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/30/2026
.0604(q) — Violation #858
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags storing diapers ere in an unlocked cabinet. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/30/2026
.1101(a)(b) — Violation #1067
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two employees hired on 8/15/25 and 3/13/25 did not have verification on file for an orientation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/30/2026
.1103(b) — Violation #1899
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A caregiver hire on 1/12/17 did not complete all of the health and safety topics. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$763/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 North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: APEX, Wake County
- Capacity: 138
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 9
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