The Goddard School - Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1720 Gateway Blvd., MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 900-5510
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity249
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1720 Gateway Blvd., MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, MURFREESBORO, TN 37129
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- 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: 6/30/2026
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12406/30/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The agency was not in compliance with adult:child ratios for the first 1 1/2 hours of the day. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Management has made some changes to staffs' schedules and plan to hire more staff. The agency has a plan in place where educators will inform administrative staff when they have a specific number of children in order to ensure compliance.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/30/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Management was not in compliance as a system was not maintained to enable all children to receive a level of supervision that is appropriate to their age and their developmental, physical, and mental status. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Management has made some changes to their staffing plan and all classrooms are open by 8:00 a.m.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12404/24/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The agency was not in compliance with playground supervision. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Other — Action taken: Staff who are transitiong children will verbally share information regarding children's individual needs and high risk behaviors to staff who are receiving the children. Management has made changes to the transitioning procedures to ensure all children are in sight, sound, and accounted for at all times.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12404/24/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The agency was not in compliance as a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor classroom. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Other — Action taken: The agency is scheduled to receive Supervision trainining from CCR&R May 7, 2026. Management has made changes to the transitioning procedures to ensure all children are in sight, sound, and accounted for at all times.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 12408/26/2025
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
The agency was not in compliance with having documentation of physicals/health exams on file within ten calendar days of employment or work start date. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Management will ensure that staff members complete their physicals prior to being on site and working at the daycare.
Corrected at inspection
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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$664/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 Tennessee run about $858/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Tennessee by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MURFREESBORO, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 249
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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