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The Goddard School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (916) 936-0377
- Address
- 251 Outcropping Way
- Licensed since
Sacramento County context
2,110*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
6.3*CCLD
Avg visits
1.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 citations 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.
2025
- 101804(b)(2)Type A
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed one staff alone with toddlers in the classroom and did not meet Tittle 22 teacher qualifications. LPA did not observe transcripts in staff file at time of LPA visit which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time ... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Facility self reported that on 06/26/2024, during a transition from the classroom to the playground, Child1 was left unattended in the Octopus classroom for approximately 17 minutes. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time ... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Facility self reported that on 11/01/2023, during afternoon transition from outside to inside, Child1 was left unattended on the playground for approximately two minutes. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 101216.3Type A
Teacher-Child Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance ...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Multiple witness statements and LPA review of facility records documenting multiple incidents of the facility operating out of ratio. This constitutes an immediate risk to the health, safety, and/or personal rights of children in care.
- 101219(f)Type B
ADMISSION AGREEMENTS
The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA review of facility's admission agreement, which specifies the hours as 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and review of signage and email to parents stating in October 2022, facility hours would be reduced to 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The admission agreement does not stipulate the possibility of possible reduction of hours. This constitutes a potential risk to children in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain…or other actions of a punitive nature… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff #1 held Child #1's arms behind them, restraining them while telling Child #2 to hit Child #1.
Inspection record
24 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-02.
6 routine inspections, 11 complaint visits. 10 complaints on record, 3 of 10 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Folsom
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 2014.
How many citations does The Goddard School have?
The Goddard School has 6 citations on record: 5 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 24 visits (6 inspections, 11 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
The Goddard School was last inspected on December 2, 2025 (about 5 months 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 132 children. It is located in Folsom, Sacramento County, California.
How does The Goddard School compare to other daycares in Sacramento County?
The Goddard School has 6 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 2,110 licensed childcare facilities in Sacramento County.
Does The Goddard School have any serious violations?
The Goddard School has 5 Type A citations 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.
Has The Goddard School had any complaint inspections?
The Goddard School has received 11 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does The Goddard School serve?
The Goddard School serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 132 children.
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