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Brentwood · Licensed center

Goddard School, the

At a glance

  • Small center, licensed for 24 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 1 of its 7 licensing inspections since April 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Sep 29, 2026Nothing cited
  • Jul 29, 2026Nothing cited
  • Dec 3, 2025Nothing cited
  • Nov 21, 2024Nothing cited
  • May 30, 2023Nothing cited
  • May 18, 20231 citation
    • CCR 101223(a)(3)Type A
      • “Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: teacher handled a child in a rough manner which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.”

        CCR 101223(a)(3)

  • Apr 18, 2022Nothing cited

The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 7 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 7 times had more: 55% of 145 had rules cited at 2 or more.

How all 145 Bay Area centers inspected 7 times compare

Of the 145 Bay Area centers the state inspected 7 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None19%
  • 1 of 726%This center
  • 2 of 726%
  • 3 of 715%
  • 4 of 710%
  • 5 of 73%
  • 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
September 29, 2026
On file
7 visits since April 2022 — 6 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: teacher handled a child in a rough manner which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. · May 18, 2023

California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jul 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited
Dec 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited
Nov 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited
May 2024 Complaint Substantiated

Complaint · May 7, 2024

CCR 101416.2(b) · Type B

Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties.Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Infants have been supervised by an aide without a qualified teacher which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

State report

May 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 18, 2023

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: teacher handled a child in a rough manner which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

State report

Apr 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited
Aug 2021 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · August 25, 2021

ALLEGATION(S): Facility accepting children with symptoms of COVID-19. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licesning Program Analyst (LPA) C.A. conducted an unannounced visit to investigate the above allegation. During the investigation LPA conducted interviews and reviewed documnets. LPA is unable to determine if the facility has accepted children with symptoms of COVID-19. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted with K.R. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

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Details

Phone
(925) 390-3313
Address
115 Technology Way, Brentwood, 94513
License
073408899

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All checked November 2026.

State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 4 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=1, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=1. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 30 children. Medium is 31 to 75; large is 76 to 312.

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