THE GODDARD SCHOOL

5701 LOMBARDO BLVD, Independence, OH 441310
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 0

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 3, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
License number
300158
Location
5701 LOMBARDO BLVD, Independence, OH 44131
Status
0
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 52.3/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected September 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor52.3 / 100
Health28/100
Safety60/100
Staffing50/100
Compliance91/100

20

Total Violations

Sep 3, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (20)

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-12-07Sep 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-12-10Sep 3, 2025

In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-12-08Sep 3, 2025

In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-12-25Sep 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-12-15Sep 3, 2025

In review of the childrens records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. No plan was on file.(Page 1)2. Childs name was missing.3. Name of the condition was missing.4. Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing.5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing.6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing.7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete.(Page 2)8. Child's name was missing or not attached.9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached.10. Child's weight was missing or not attached.11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached.12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached.15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached.16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached.17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached.18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached.19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached.(Page 3)20. Child's name was missing.21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing.22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing.23. Date of parent signature was missing.24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing.25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer.26. Date of trainer signature was missing.27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.29. Date of staff signature was missing.30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing.(Page 4)32. Child's name was missing.33. Name of medication or medical food was missing.34. Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing.35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing.36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing.37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing.38. The plan was not followed or implemented.39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information.40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. A child care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44. Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-12-13Sep 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. The material had a tear.2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked (play mats shapes in Baby Beluga)5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning. 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

CRITICALSAFETY5180:2-12-12Sep 3, 2025

During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [ ].3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the activity table in Mini-Manatee. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-12-18Feb 21, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that Child Care Staff Members who were used in the staff/child ratio were engaged in other duties such as noted in number(s) 6 below and, therefore, were unable to provide appropriate care and supervision to the children: 1. Cooking;2. Cleaning that interferes with supervision;3. Paperwork;4. Talking on the phone for extended time;5. Engaging in a conversation with a parent for an extended period of time;6. Other-It was determined that staff were periodically managing the behavior of one child; thus, taking focus off the class at large. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALSTAFFING5180:2-12-19Feb 21, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the administrator, child care staff, and/or employees of the program did not protect or remove children from a situation and/or person determined to be unsafe or inappropriate as noted in number(s) 4 below:1.Verbal argument involving adults. 2.Staff member(s) allowed child(ren) to do something unsafe.3. Staff member(s) did something unsafe.4. Children were exposed to consistent inappropriate behavior by a child.5.Other [ ].While the program did not protect the child(ren) from an unsafe or inappropriate situation and/or person, it was determined the situation would not or did not result in a serious incident or injury to a child. All program employees must take actions to protect children in care. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

MINORSAFETY5101:2-12-16Dec 4, 2024

In review of the records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for completing a JFS 01299 Incident/Injury Report as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child became ill or received an injury which required first aid treatment.2.The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child was transported to a source for emergency assistance.3. The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child received a bump or blow to the head.4. The JFS 01299 was not completed when an unusual or unexpected incident which jeopardized the safety of a child or employee of a program.5. The parent or a person picking up the child did not receive the JFS 01299 on the day of the incident.6. The program information (program name, number, address) was incomplete on the JFS 01299.7. Childs name was incomplete on the JFS 01299.8. Childs birthdate was incomplete on the JFS 01299.9. Name of person(s) responsible for the child at the time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.10. Number of children present in the group at the time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.11. Date and/or time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.12. Whether or not parents were contacted was incomplete on the JFS 01299.13. Complete summary of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.14. Accurate summary of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.15. Name and/or signature of the person completing the form was incomplete on the JFS 01299.16. The JFS 01299 was not kept on file at the program for at least one year.17. Other [ ]. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time. Please submit a statement verifying compliance.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-12-07Dec 4, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the administrator was not responsible for creating or maintaining or did not implement the policies and procedures detailed in Appendix B of this rule. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time. Please submit a statement verifying compliance.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5101:2-12-08Sep 18, 2024

In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 5c; 6 below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-12-18Sep 18, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 3 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5101:2-12-15Sep 18, 2024

In review of the childrens records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" as noted in number(s) 15; 16; 17 below: 1. No plan was on file.(Page 1)2. Childs name was missing.3. Name of the condition was missing.4. Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing.5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing.6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing.7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete.(Page 2)8. Child's name was missing or not attached.9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached.10. Child's weight was missing or not attached.11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached.12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached.15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached.16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached.17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached.18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached.19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached.(Page 3)20. Child's name was missing.21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing.22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing.23. Date of parent signature was missing.24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing.25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer.26. Date of trainer signature was missing.27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.29. Date of staff signature was missing.30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing.(Page 4)32. Child's name was missing.33. Name of medication or medical food was missing.34. Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing.35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing.36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing.37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing.38. The plan was not followed or implemented.39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information.40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. A child care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44. Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

CRITICALSAFETY5101:2-12-12Sep 18, 2024

During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 3; 17 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [ ].3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the Mini Manatee activity. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-12-22Sep 18, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that required documentation for substitutions for fluid milk was not on file as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants up to 12 months of age are served anything other than formula or breast milk.2. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants and toddlers 12 months of age up to 24 months of age are served anything other than unflavored whole homogenized vitamin D fortified cow's milk, breast milk, or non-cow milk substitution that is nutritionally equivalent to milk.3. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when toddlers and children 24 months of age and older are served anything other than unflavored one per cent milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, unflavored fat free or skim milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, or non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk.4. Written parental consent for non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk for children 12 months of age and older.5. The program did not have onsite the type of milk to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

CRITICALSTAFFING5101:2-12-19Sep 18, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that children were not being properly supervised as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during indoor play; children in cribs.2.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during outdoor play.3.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member more than once. 4. Staff were not physically present in the space and near enough to respond and reach the child(ren) immediately. 5.Other: [ ]. Children must be supervised according to rule and within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member at all times. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-12-08Sep 12, 2023

In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-08Sep 12, 2023

In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1; 2; 5a below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-10Sep 12, 2023

In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 2; 3; 4; 5 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE GODDARD SCHOOL's safety grade?

THE GODDARD SCHOOL has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 52.3 out of 100.

How many violations does THE GODDARD SCHOOL have?

THE GODDARD SCHOOL has 20 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 3 serious, and 11 minor.

When was THE GODDARD SCHOOL last inspected?

THE GODDARD SCHOOL was last inspected on September 3, 2025.

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