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Goddard School of Northlake

7851 CLEVELAND GIBBS RD, Argyle, TX 76226-3286

Operation number:
1698800
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:
205
License effective:
March 24, 2020
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9404898585
Email:
Not listed
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 19 available inspections for Goddard School of Northlake from February 14, 2022 through January 6, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 6, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 76226

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
37%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
2

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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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last fire inspection was 11/13/2024.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have fire drills documented for November 2025 or December 2025.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's policy is missing 2023 update requirements and a their emergency preparedness plan.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 29 seconds.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 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)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten children's files were observed at the inspection and missing the following; -Four children's files were missing updated immunizations.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately one minute.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment by not redirecting a child that was playing on an ADA handrail resulting in an injury that required medical attention.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 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)