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The Goddard School

1720 CRESCENT PLAZA DR, Houston, TX 77077-5566

Operation number:
1499142
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
172
License effective:
March 6, 2013
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2815960300
Email:
houstontx@goddardschools.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for The Goddard School from July 14, 2021 through March 3, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 24, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77077

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
1.16

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.63

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the follow up, the caregiver was asked to provide the ages of the children in the classroom but was unable to do so.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
When asked the caregiver the age of the children in the classroom, the caregiver was unable to state the ages of the children being cared for.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant capacity is 20. There were 21 infants present during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Official code
746.201(11)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/7/23.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of five caregivers were missing the 24 hours of annual training. The operation failed to have training in by the requested original deadline of 6/6/24.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of five caregivers was missing the 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
I observed one expired emergency medication during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and calling the parent.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last fire inspection was conducted 10/26/22.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed mats not properly labeled in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection with a number chart generated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Poor judgement was used by a caregiver when a child in care was placed in the restroom on the floor to take a nap.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child in care was placed in the restroom for naptime which left the child unsupervised.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed being placed on their stomach for sleep
Correction deadline
October 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
2 infants 2 months and 5 months were observed to be sleeping in a baby bouncer and swing. One child was removed upon entering the classroom, the other infant was not removed until Licensing informed the caregiver the infant was sleep
Correction deadline
October 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping on the floor. NOTE: The infant was removed and placed in a crib
Correction deadline
October 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There are several places on the wall where the paint is chipped in the Pre K classroom.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 cihild's record did not have an updated shot record to reflect the MMR vaccine was taken.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)