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The Goddard School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 393-1220
- Address
- 20455 Alton Parkway
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,668*CCLD
Total facilities
2.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the information gathered from documentations and interviews conducted, it was determined that Child #1 was outside when the door closed, immediately S1 & S2 heard a knock at the door, S2 immediately open the door and found C1. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-20.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Goddard School licensed in California?
Yes, The Goddard School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does The Goddard School have?
The Goddard School has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
The Goddard School was last inspected on May 20, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Goddard School?
The Goddard School is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 115 children. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does The Goddard School compare to other daycares in Orange County?
The Goddard School has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.0 citations per facility. There are 1,668 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does The Goddard School have any serious violations?
The Goddard School has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
What ages does The Goddard School serve?
The Goddard School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 115 children.
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