The Goddard School
16718 Balance Cv, Land O Lakes FL, 34638
- 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 Land O' Lakes, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.
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
C06PA0375
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingJun '23
Jun 7, 2023
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments 33-… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments 40-17: During the inspect…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 21, 2024
33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingMay '24
May 29, 2024
33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingJun '24
Jun 11, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [4/5 year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [child were able to pull another child pants down and touch each other.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments During…
FindingMar '25
Mar 14, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in the Older Two's Classroom had a… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [Ventilation Systems throughout the facility were not maintained], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist ob… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…
FindingApr '25
Apr 30, 2025
04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left on the playground alone]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A Comments During the inspection, the provider stated …
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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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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