The Goddard School
Inspection history
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneInspection records for New York City center-based programs come from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which permits them. The city notes that some violations may not be final: programs can challenge citations at a hearing, and adjudicated violations may be dismissed.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 3 | Official report |
| May 4, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Previously cited violations corrected | 0 | Official report |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 3 | Official report |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| May 21, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Previously cited violations corrected | 0 | Official report |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 3 | Official report |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 2 | Official report |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 3 | Official report |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Previously cited violations corrected | 0 | Official report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.”
“Clean and sanitary cot or other sleeping arrangements Not provided for each child.”
“Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“At time of inspection hallways and other means of egress were observed obstructed and impassable.”
“Large furniture or electronic devices anchored to the floor or wall by angle braces anchors or other devices to prevent tip overs. Unsecured large fixtures prohibited”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program”
“Sufficient utility sinks Not provided; Not of adequate size; insufficient water provided in commercial buildings..”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.”
“Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.”
“Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.”
“Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean”
“Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“Food Protection Certificate is available for inspection”
“Services fail to install interior fire alarms and/or sprinklers where required.”
“Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.”
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