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The Goddard School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years
- Phone
- (916) 861-0906
- Address
- 3370 Zinfandel Drive
- 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
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.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the ff. personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule...or other actions of a punitive nature...this requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Director did not comply with the section cited above as interviews, and witness statements reveal that a staff handles children in a rough manner, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-12-19.
2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Rancho Cordova
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 2023.
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 6 visits (2 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
The Goddard School was last inspected on December 19, 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 36 children. It is located in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California.
How does The Goddard School compare to other daycares in Sacramento County?
The Goddard School has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 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 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.
Has The Goddard School had any complaint inspections?
The Goddard School has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 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 infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 36 children.
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