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Moody Early Childhood Center

1110 MOODY AVE, Galveston, TX 77550-4625

Operation number:
1634871
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Galveston
Capacity:
500
License effective:
February 9, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4097616930
Email:
info@moodychildhoodcenter.org

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 68 available inspections for Moody Early Childhood Center from October 11, 2021 through July 30, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved staff training.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in six inspections.

Two later inspections, from July 7, 2026 through July 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
68

17 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

68 total inspections vs 7 local median in 77550

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
16%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.13

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.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At time of inspection, one caregivers file was observed to have pre-service training. FIle was missing training certificates for annual training that could not be located during inspection.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that staff understand to notify the parents of a child immediately if there is an allegation that the child has been abused, neglected, or exploited, as defined in Texas Family Code ?261.001, while in care outside of firing its staff.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.307(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that staff understand that there must be no harsh, cruel, or unusual treatment of any child. I was just informed that they will fire staff.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation was unable to tell me how they will make sure that staff create an incident/ illness report any other non-routine situation that placed, or may have placed, a child at risk for injury or harm, such as forgetting a child in a center vehicle or not preventing a child from wandering away from the child-care center unsupervised outside of firing staff members
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center; and outside of firing its staff.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation was not able to inform me on how their staff will Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities; outside of firing its staff.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Toddler rooms had a plastic sink in the kitchen area broken. (This was corrected when the caregiver threw the sink away). A mat in the library was ripped. (This was corrected when a caregiver threw the mat away). In a Pre-K room there were electrical cords hanging off of the counter. (This was corrected when a staff and a caregiver cleaned up the area and ensured the cords were not hanging.) In a Pre-K room an outlet was observed uncovered. (This was corrected when the outlet was covered). In a toddler room the carpet to a small slide was fraying at the end.A baseboard in the Pre-K Room was pealing away from the wall. A changing table was observed cracked on the edge and along the side.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the walk through a two year old child who is medically diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy was strapped inside of a chair because the child was fighting with other children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Eight infants were missing an updated infant care sheet
Correction deadline
February 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the neck.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at a child via video.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. The caregiver actions were concerning when it appeared that they were targeting the child's every action.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
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
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child's right arm.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver did not tell the truth about the incident which led to the caregiver pulling a child's arm, which resulted in the child needing medical attention.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on external documentation, an incident report was not completed by the operation within the required timeframe. The incident report was completed 9 days later.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishment of grabbing a child was used.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four out of 10 files reviewed did not have the admission date on the form. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were added to the admission form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One file did was missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
746.605(10)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
One file reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three out of ten files did not have the complete admission form paperwork.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregivers with hire date 09/18/2023 and 10/04/2023.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Official code
HRC 42.0563
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no drills documentation since December 2023.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no drills documented.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the owl and turtle classroom the paint was peeling on the walls. A photos were taken.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407