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The Goddard School

14534 Arbor Green Trl, Lakewood Ranch FL, 34202

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Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)Food ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity189 children

Overview

About Us

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 189 children in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 17 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Goddard School.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0195

ExpiresOct 19, 2026

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 2 with findings in the last 3

  1. FindingFeb '23

    Feb 6, 2023

    13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments During ratio count, … | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments During the outdoor inspection, CC… | 17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments During t… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [handwashing sinks that had no hot water, water reaching at least 100 degrees …

  2. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 5, 2024

    09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments At the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed 1 … | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments At the time of inspection …

  3. CleanOct '25

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Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

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