THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN
Licensed for 179 children from 1 month to 6 years. Runs School Readiness.
450 Heights Road, Darien, CT, 06820
Listing details last changed Jul 2, 2026
THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN is a child care center in Darien, Connecticut.
Capacity
179
Ages
6 weeks - 6 years
License & details for THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN
- Facility type
- Child care center
- A program of care on a regular basis for more than twelve children, outside their own homes. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §19a-77, CT Office of Early Childhood (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Child Care Center
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2029
Ages and room sizes at THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. Connecticut’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- Infants90 seats, state ratio 1:4
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-K
License and inspection timeline for THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN
First licensed
August 2025
1 year on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Darien
| Measure | This center | Typical in Darien |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 179 children | 117 children |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 2 years |
| Years licensed | 1.2 years | 24.4 years |
Darien has 17 licensed centers. THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN is one of 2 that take infants and one of 10 that offer Pre-K.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Connecticut
Connecticut sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–23 months
- 1:4
- 2 years
- 1:5
- 3–5 years
- 1:10
Rule: Regs., Conn. State Agencies §19a-79-10(c)(2)-(3) (opens in a new tab); Regs., Conn. State Agencies §19a-79-4a(d)(4)(A), (d)(5)(A) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Connecticut
Care 4 Kids (opens in a new tab) is Connecticut’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN
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Questions parents ask about THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN
What ages does THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN serve?
THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 6 years. The state record lists these age groups: 6 weeks - 6 years.
Does THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN as taking State Pre-K (School Readiness). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 179 children. By age group: 90 infants. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Connecticut record lists THE GODDARD SCHOOL-DARIEN's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 29, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing public records · Check this license on State of Connecticut eLicense Online (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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