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Goddard School of Lake Houston

17823 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY, Atascocita, TX 77346-3284

Operation number:
1630246
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:
216
License effective:
January 5, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8329952200
Email:
dlakehoustontx@goddardschools.com
Website:
Not listed

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 26 available inspections for Goddard School of Lake Houston from June 8, 2022 through August 6, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from July 21, 2026 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77346

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.46
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.85

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child in care was pulled by their forearm by a caregiver to get the child to comply.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One employee was observed working with children in care and did not have an active background check with the operation. The employee was removed from caring for children and a background check was submitted to be completed.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the director, whose file was reviewed, only had 24 of their required 30 annual training hours.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that one of the caregivers, whose file was reviewed, only had 19 of their required 24 annual training hours.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
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: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, infant daily reports are not being fully completed and provided to the parent.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection, 10 childrens records were evaluated and the following was observed: One child did not havee healthcare information or an emergency care authorization. One child did not have an address for their emergency contact. One child did not have a parent phone number or address for their emergency contact. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to gain information as well as during pick up.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was missing nine hours of annual training for 2022-2023.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There is evidence to suggest that the standard is deficient.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found that caregivers are not using positive methods of discipline and guidance.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Eight out of ten caregiver files reiveiwed completed CPR Training online.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was found that the acting director at the time of the incident failed to notify the owner and main director about the incident which resulted in not notifying CCR.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that a school age child walked into the classroom and was left unattended.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)