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The Goddard School

3531 CORINTH PKWY, Corinth, TX 76208-5384

Operation number:
1690156
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Denton
Capacity:
214
License effective:
October 21, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9402782020
Email:
corinthtx@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 44 available inspections for The Goddard School from September 14, 2021 through July 20, 2026.

22 inspections recorded violations, with 41 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2025 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

Two later inspections, from November 7, 2025 through July 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
44

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
41

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
30

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

44 total inspections vs 16 local median in Corinth

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.93
Local median
0.61

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.1

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.

Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Owner of the operation does not have a current CPR training on file. The owner also provides transportation on field trips.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Staff did not use good judgment by not following operational procedures for release of a child. The child did not leave the building, but was released at pick up time to another family.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated.
Correction deadline
September 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director is missing the following training in; (1)Emergency preparedness (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
September 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that a child was redirected in an inappropriate manner, leading to an injury that required medical attention.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
746.2803(4)(C)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff file was observed missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver without a complete background check had access to children. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection and the background check was reran.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2022
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following: Ten staff files are missing how the staff qualify as a caregiver. Seven staff files are missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies, and Ten staff are missing orientation statement for Abuse and Neglect Training.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff is missing current training in First aid.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff is missing current training in CPR.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the follow up inspection, it was determined staff are unaware of the procedures if second servings of food are needed by children.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3301(e) - Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
Official code
746.3301(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the follow up, a caregiver was observed serving green beans on children's plates with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment when not conducting a name to face of the class when coming back inside from a fire drill. This resulted in a child being separated from their class.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
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
Based on information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Infants are not given opportunities for outdoor activity on a regular basis. The operation does not have opportunities for outdoor activities on the written activity schedule.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Official code
746.2417(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on information gathered. The operation has not been providing enough food to allow children to have second servings.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3301(e) - Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
Official code
746.3301(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on information gathered, the operation does not have adequate food on hand to provide meals to every child enrolled at two days out of the week. Based on information gathered the operation does not provide alternative meals for children when they do not bring food from home or do not want to eat the food being served. Based information gathered operation does not follow the meal patterns established by the USDA and CACFP.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
Official code
746.3301(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on observations and information gathered, the cook does not ensure food is at the proper temperature before distributing the food. A caregiver was observed serving food with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil and using the same gloved hand to operate a walkie-talkie.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Infants are not given opportunities for outdoor activity on a regular basis. The operation does not have opportunities for outdoor activities on the written activity schedule.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Official code
746.2417(1)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on information gathered, it was determined the operation encourages parents to provide meals and snacks for children enrolled, but has not included a statement in its enrollment agreement and has not added an addendum explaining that if a parent is choosing to provide meals and/or snacks from home, the operation is not responsible for its nutritional value or meeting daily food needs of the child.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
Official code
746.3309(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the operation used food as a reward to achieve desired outcome.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Official code
746.3301(h)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An employee did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver supervising infants has not received required training to care for children under the age of 24 months.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An employee did not wash there hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers did not know the ages of the children that they were superving and did not attempt to find the information.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on information obtained, a 3-month-old infant has been placed in a crib multiple times with a bib around its neck while sleeping.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver supervising infants has not received training to care for children under 24 months old.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A toy was in an infant's crib while the infant was sleeping.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an injury of a child in the care of the operation that required treatment by a medical professional within the required two day time fame. The operation was notified of the injury on 3/28/2022 and did not notify licensing until 3/31/2022.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained, it was determined that caregivers conduct administrative and janitorial duties while supervising children.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children were observed eating food off of a bare table.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Official code
746.3421(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One employee did not have required documents in their personnel records.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver with no pre-service training was observed supervising children.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on information obtained, the center has been out of ratio three days out of one week.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The operation did not notify Licensing or all parents about positive Covid cases of staff and children.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director placed an employee with zero annual training in classrooms to supervise children.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child at the operation with a known allergy does not have a food allergy plan.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation has two epinephrine injections and a bottle of benadryl that is on file and expired.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child at the operation does not have the required immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)