The Goddard School
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Verified evidence places this provider between 21 and 42. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
9618 Lake Nona Village Pl, Orlando FL, 32827
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 195 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by The Goddard School and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C09OR1159
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 195 children
- Address
- 9618 Lake Nona Village Pl, Orlando FL, 32827
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14076271717
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 1, 2019
- License expires
- March 31, 2027
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingJul '23
Jul 27, 2023
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments At time of inspection… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments A… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the 5 year employment verification completed i…
FindingMar '24
Mar 4, 2024
23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments At time of inspection, counselor did not observe the curren… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments At time of inspection, counselor did not observe current i…
FindingNov '24
Nov 22, 2024
19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Comments License specialist observed napping space was not 18" inches apart. Two perso…
FindingJul '25
Jul 11, 2025
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Non-compliance: One student immunization record is expired…
FindingJun '26
Jun 17, 2026
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Licensing s… | 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 Lic… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Licensing specialist observed 3 children with expired immu…
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Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
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Questions parents ask about The Goddard School
Is The Goddard School a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Goddard School holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1159, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 1, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Goddard School offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Goddard School is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is The Goddard School a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. The Goddard School holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
How many children can The Goddard School care for?
- The Goddard School is licensed for up to 195 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Goddard School had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at The Goddard School, 5 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
