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The Goddard School

3740 WILLIAMS DR, Georgetown, TX 78628-2418

Operation number:
1701272
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Williamson
Capacity:
218
License effective:
June 9, 2020
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5126681111
Email:
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 52 available inspections for The Goddard School from September 29, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 13, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from February 12, 2026 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
52

15 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

52 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78628

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.56
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.64

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: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was missing 15 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One caregiver was observed closing the door to the playground while two children were outside.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2025
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: Incident records
Report finding
After an incident occurred, the operation did not share and receive parent signature on an incident report within 48 hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
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
Two caregivers sprayed children with water as a form of punishment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
After becoming aware of an incident that may have placed children at risk, the operation did not notify parents until 8 days later.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver observed concerning behaviors by another caregiver and failed to report those concerns to administration.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
Observed a caregiver without proof of education in a caregiver role. The operation was advised to put in a waiver for the caregiver. The caregiver will not be in a caregiver role until education or a waiver is completed.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that a child was left in a classroom without adult supervision. The child was in the restroom when the teacher left with the other children to go to another classroom.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
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: Parent rights
Report finding
A child was injured while in care and the parent was not notified at pick up.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infants did not have monthly feeding instructions reviewed by parents.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children did not have a health statement from a physician.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Seven teachers did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child was missing two immunizations.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing 14 hours of annual training for the previous training year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 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
Two caregivers did not have completed pre-service training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was missing 6 hours of annual training hours for the previous training year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have current CPR training that adheres to the guidelines for CPR for a layperson established by the American Heart Association, and consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have proof that a gas inspection had been completed within the last two years. The last gas inspection report that could be located at the operation was 3/18/2022.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed the last fire inspection was completed 8/2022 and it has not been completed since.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 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)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when Licensing asked for the child to removed from the device and placed in a crib.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An infant was observed to be sleeping in the crib wearing a swaddle. This was corrected when the swaddle was removed from the infant. The infants hands/arms were not free and was confined inside the swaddle.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found during an investigation that a caregiver used prohibited punishments on children in care by tightly grabbing their arm and holding a child's arm behind their back.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in one classroom stated that they had 7 children in care. When licensing stated that there were 8 children, the caregiver again said that they had 7 children and then said that they just had a child come in and they do have 8 children in care.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that a child was able to get ahold of a vape that had fallen out of a caregiver's pocket.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 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)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
It was found that parents were asked not to enter the building until March 2022. The Covid emergency orders expired in April 2021, which then allowed full access to the building for parents without denial from the operation staff.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed a baby lounger in the infant classroom with an infant using the equipment. This was corrected when the lounger was removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
746.4135(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A gas leak test had not been completed since 10/18/2019. The gas leak test is required every 2 years.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health inspection was not able to be provided for review.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver used food as a reward for good behavior.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2021
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)