The Goddard School
A child care center in Fort Collins, Colorado 80528
6427 Carmichael ST, Fort Collins, Colorado 80528.
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The short answer
Record last released by Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) on Nov 2, 2026.
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
CDEC’s file lists 26 inspections, investigations and complaints from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026, the latest on Sep 29, 2026 (Supervisory).
27 citations in all, 7 of them from complaints and Stage II investigations.
Where Colorado posts its reports: Colorado Shines.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
When those citations happened
27 citations in 10 months of the last 46. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each citation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
Sep 29, 2026: supervisory (case 266965)2 citations
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The written order by the person with prescriptive authority shall include: Date authorized.
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If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Jan 27, 2026: complaints (case 267655)3 citations
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When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.
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The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Dec 8, 2025: supervisory (case 251490)2 citations
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All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
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Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
Mar 18, 2025: complaints (case 253650)2 citations
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The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children’s illnesses, accidents, and injuries
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Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
Jan 20, 2025: supervisory (case 218303)4 citations
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The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:
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Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.
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Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
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The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.
Feb 29, 2024: supervisory (case 199469)3 citations
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Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.
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All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.
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The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider
Jul 19, 2023: injury (case 204538)1 citation
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If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Apr 10, 2023: supervisory (case 179331)5 citations
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All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.
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All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
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Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
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Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
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At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child?s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child?s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
Feb 9, 2023: stage II (case 194601)2 citations
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Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.
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Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.
Jan 6, 2023: injury (case 191338)2 citations
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All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.
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For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention and/or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s), and the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child?s first day of care.
Jan 6, 2023: follow-up (case 193101)1 citation
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For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention and/or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s), and the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child?s first day of care.
All 26 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 29, 2026 | Supervisory (case 266965) | 2 citations; cleared Oct 9, 2026. |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 280206) | No citations; cleared Sep 29, 2026. |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Injury (case 275312) | No citations; cleared Jun 26, 2026. |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Injury (case 274258) | No citations; cleared Jun 25, 2026. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Injury (case 269252) | No citations; cleared Mar 3, 2026. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Capacity/Age/Exhibit (case 269910) | No citations; cleared Apr 21, 2026. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Complaints (case 267655) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 3 citations; cleared Feb 27, 2026. |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Supervisory (case 251490) | 2 citations; cleared Mar 3, 2026. |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Injury (case 263935) | No citations; cleared Oct 14, 2025. |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Injury (case 262215) | No citations; cleared Sep 24, 2025. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Injury (case 254837) | No citations; cleared Jul 10, 2025. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Injury (case 255525) | No citations; cleared Jul 10, 2025. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Injury (case 255620) | No citations; cleared Jul 10, 2025. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Complaints (case 253085) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; no citations; cleared Oct 7, 2025. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Complaints (case 253650) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Founded; 2 citations; cleared Sep 12, 2025. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Complaints (case 253699) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; no citations; cleared Sep 12, 2025. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Supervisory (case 218303) | 4 citations; cleared Feb 6, 2025. |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Injury (case 249882) | No citations; cleared Feb 6, 2025. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Injury (case 218467) | No citations; cleared Apr 12, 2024. |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Supervisory (case 199469) | 3 citations; cleared Apr 18, 2024. |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Injury (case 204538) | 1 citation; cleared Sep 7, 2023. |
| May 30, 2023 | Injury (case 201643) | No citations; cleared Sep 7, 2023. |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Supervisory (case 179331) | 5 citations; cleared Aug 23, 2023. |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Stage II (case 194601) | Outcome, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded; 2 citations; cleared Mar 2, 2023. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Injury (case 191338) | 2 citations; cleared Feb 20, 2023. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Follow-up (case 193101) | 1 citation; cleared Mar 2, 2023. |
Is it licensed?
- Colorado’s service type: Child Care Center; licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
- Licensed for 148 children: 10 infants, 39 toddlers, 99 preschool and school-age children.
- Colorado’s licence number: 1554512.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
What did complaints and investigations find?
- CDEC’s file lists 5 complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026. Outcomes, in CDEC’s words: Unfounded (3), Founded (2).
- Neither CDEC’s roster nor its file of inspections lists enforcement actions, such as fines or the revocation of a licence.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023. Released Oct 28, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it.
| Received | Case and outcome, in CDEC’s words | In CDEC’s file |
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| Dec 18, 2025 | Complaints: Founded | Received Dec 18, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Jan 27, 2026; 3 citations; cleared Feb 27, 2026; case 267655. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Complaints: Unfounded | Received Feb 25, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Mar 18, 2025; no citations; cleared Oct 7, 2025; case 253085. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Complaints: Founded | Received Mar 6, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Mar 18, 2025; 2 citations; cleared Sep 12, 2025; case 253650. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Complaints: Unfounded | Received Mar 7, 2025; CDEC contacted the provider Mar 18, 2025; no citations; cleared Sep 12, 2025; case 253699. |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Stage II: Unfounded | Received Jan 29, 2023; CDEC contacted the provider Feb 9, 2023; 2 citations; cleared Mar 2, 2023; case 194601. |
Who does the caring?
- Colorado doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual programs in this dataset.
Who owns it?
- Colorado’s dataset lists its governing body as NA.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
How is it rated?
- Colorado Shines: Level 2 of five, as Colorado rates it (awarded Apr 20, 2026, valid until Apr 20, 2029).
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated monthly.
How does it compare nearby?
- Programs aren’t compared with each other here: CDEC’s file doesn’t grade its citations by how serious they are.
| Place | |
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| The Goddard School This child care provider | Not given |
What the record doesn’t say
- Inspections, investigations and complaints are from the file CDEC sent for a data request, from Jan 1, 2023, and the file it sends each month since. CDEC says its file may miss a program licensed during that time that is no longer licensed, and that its records may change as they are updated or finalized.
- CDEC’s file gives each rule cited, its category, and the days set to correct it and to clear the case, but not what the inspector wrote: Colorado Shines has each monitoring report. CDEC doesn’t grade citations by how serious they are.
- This page is built from the dataset of licensed child care facilities CDEC publishes monthly on data.colorado.gov, so a program licensed or closed since may be missing or still shown. It leaves out 24-hour licence types and care that is exempt from licensing.
- Colorado’s roster carries no enforcement actions, hours or staffing levels.
Sources
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report (data.colorado.gov, a9rr-k8mu).
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL). data.colorado.gov’s terms ask for this disclaimer: “The data made available here has been modified for use from its original source, which is the State of Colorado. THE STATE OF COLORADO MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTY AS TO THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR CONTENT OF ANY DATA MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS SITE. THE STATE OF COLORADO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The data is subject to change as modifications and updates are complete. It is understood that the information contained in the Web feed is being used at one’s own risk.” Facts are extracted; monitoring reports are not republished.
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Data request 2026-967, delivered Oct 28, 2026 and each month since: licensing inspections, complaints and Stage II investigations from Jan 1, 2023.
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 29, 2026. CDEC sends the previous month’s records in the first week of each month; a person saves each file and loads it. No licence stated: CDEC sent this file for a data request that said it would be shown on a free public website. Its disclaimer says the data “is now subject to open records law”. Shown free, never sold.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Colorado’s own record is on coloradoshines.com. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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