The Goddard School of Shelton
Daycare center in Shelton, CT. 749 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
About the program
The Goddard School of Shelton is a licensed daycare center in Shelton, Connecticut, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 155 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Goddard School of Shelton provides daycare and preschool programs for children aged six weeks to six years.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Goddard School of Shelton does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,408 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Connecticut records each regulation cited at an inspection with the date it was closed. The state does not assign a risk level. The text shown is the regulation the program was cited under.
Consultants [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)]
Regulation: An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program super
Designated Director [19a-79-4a(e)(1)]
Regulation: The child care center or group child care home shall maintain documentation on site that there is a designated director who is twenty years of age or older. Any director hired or newly designated shall have not later than one year of being hired/ designated, at least three credits in the administration of early childhood education programs or educational administration from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
Parent Permissions [19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(i-iv)]
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include specific written permission forms signed by the parent(s) authorizing the operator to use the programs emergency policies which shall accompany the child on trips away fro
Individual care plan- signed by parents/staff [19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E)]
Regulation: An individual plan of care for any child with special health care needs or disabilities when it is necessary that special care be taken or provided while a child is in attendance shall be developed and implemented with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary. The plan shall include appropriate care of the child to prevent and respond to a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the parent and program staff responsible for the care of the child.
Manufacture guidelines followed-furniture, equipment and toys- CPSC unsafe/recalls [19a-79-7a(g)(5)]
Regulation: All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is used by, or around, children. Any furniture, equipment and toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed or repaired as indicated.
Show all 6 violations on file
Immunization records [19a-79-5a(2)(C)
Regulation: The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.
What parents say
Our child recently graduated from Goddard. We had a great experience there! The teachers are very caring and seem happy to work there which makes such a difference. The administrators were easy to communicate with and quick to answer any questions or concerns. It felt like being a part of a team raising our kid rather than dropping off your kid to be "watched". I highly recommend!
breannsara · 5/5 on Google · a week agoThe Goddard School of Shelton is a nurturing learning environment with staff that go above and beyond. They are not just teachers, but truly care about students and families. They put so much effort into instructing and caring for the children. I had the pleasure of having both of my children attend Goddard, one who just graduated. I am so happy I chose to enroll them here. I feel comfortable everyday dropping my…
Lauren Mirafiore · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoWe couldn’t be happier with the decision to send our infant son to Goddard Shelton. The teachers and community there have really made us feel at ease. The pictures of him throughout the day are the best, we feel like everyone there genuinely loves and cares about him, and they keep him so busy throughout the day. It’s been a wonderful experience.
Micaela Volpe · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe've had a very good experience with the Goddard school. We're first time parents and had a little anxiety about being apart from our baby for the first time, but the staff was really great to us and to her. We moved to the area from abroad and they went the extra mile to coordinate effectively with us. We love getting pictures throughout the day and within a few weeks, there were no more tears at drop-off. She is…
Steven Oldani · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoGetting there
749 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Questions about The Goddard School of Shelton
Is The Goddard School of Shelton licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School of Shelton holds an active Child Care Center licence from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (licence DCCC.70815), with a licensed capacity of 155 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Goddard School of Shelton had any inspection violations?
Connecticut records 6 violations for The Goddard School of Shelton in the last three years, across 1 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 15. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does The Goddard School of Shelton take?
The Goddard School of Shelton is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does The Goddard School of Shelton cost?
The Goddard School of Shelton does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
