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The Goddard School

12818 E 116th Street, Fishers IN 46037 · License #486714 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 257 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr3-Star programLast inspected May 20, 2026
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Director
Anthony Busack
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12818 E 116th Street, Fishers IN 46037 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant (16)Toddler-Two (45)Two 1/2-Twelve (196)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 257 children
17
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
18
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
May 20, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    The #3 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregiver with 9 children aged toddler and the required ratio for that age group is 1:6.

    Corrected by May 21, 2026

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May 20, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) · Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    DT has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.

    Corrected by May 21, 2026

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Feb 6, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 · Bathrooms

    At the time of inpsection the Truck bathroom had a broom/dustpan, umbrella and box of toys in it, not sanitary.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    At the time of inspection there was a key in the door of the teacher's closet in the Tugboats which had 2 purses accessible to children.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 · Kitchen and food preparation areas

    In the first freezer there was an incorrect thermometer (oven thermometer) in it at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-63 · Educational equipment and materials

    In the Bulldozer's room there was no small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 · Bathrooms

    Toilet paper was seen on top of the dispenser in the following bathrooms: Rockets, Jeeps, and Wagons.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-79 · General meal guidelines

    1 gallon of milk was on the shelf in the Submarines room and 1 half-gallon of lactose free milk was on the shelf of the Wagons room not discarded after being served.

    Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(3) · Caregivers shall: have a shatterproof, full body mirror in each toddler room

    In the Trucks room, they did not have a full body mirror at the time of inpsection.

    Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 · Kitchen and food preparation areas

    In the kitchen freezer there were 2 packages of burgers, 1 package of chicken nuggets, 1 package of chicken patties and a baggies of chicken chunks not dated.

    Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) · Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    At the time of inspection 6 staff working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification of fingerprint completion and consent form submission to consultant.

    Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-140 · Toddler Feeding

    Staff in the Boats room did serve and have food ready to eat before calling children to meals so they do not have to wait.

    Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) · Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    During visit 2 staff members present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division. Please send reciepts and paper consent to qualification review and consultant.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) · Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake

    Stacked chairs in the gym while children were present.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) · The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

    Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Coupes- Infant creams/ointments and sunscreend located under sink cabinet with deterrent (deterrent is no considered a lock). Trains classroom- Sunscreens, infant creams/ointments located under changing table with a deterrent latch.

    Corrected by May 10, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) · The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes

    Firetruck and Coupe Infant classrooms missing current feeding plans to reflect changes in age and feedings.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 20, 2026 inspection noted: “The #3 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified car…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 20, 2026 inspection noted: “DT has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 5, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inpsection the Truck bathroom had a broom/dustpan, umbrella and box of toys in it, not sanitary.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error