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The Goddard School of Forney

4080 ABBEY RD, Heartland, TX 75126-3406

Operation number:
1708072
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kaufman
Capacity:
196
License effective:
January 19, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9724308885
Email:
forneytx@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 37 available inspections for The Goddard School of Forney from January 27, 2022 through August 18, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 10, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
37

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 75126

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.65
Local median
0.49

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.32

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not maintain a well-ventilated environment due to ongoing air conditioning issues.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Official code
746.3407(10)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the March 12th inspection, a portable air conditioner unit and fans were observed being used with no safeguards and without being mounted. Some of the fans were not in use during the inspection. These items were removed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
9 of the 10 staff files reviewed had CPR/ Frist Aid training that did not have a skills portion conducted.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
The director did not use good judgment when yelling at staff in front of children.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed to yell at children and speak to them in a mean way.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The operation used space heaters in the classrooms that were not mounted.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver treated a child harshly when she snatched an item from their hands causing the child to fall.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
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
One caregiver did not use good judgement when assisting a child to have a bowel movement.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not report unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
Official code
746.305(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The assigned director was working part time hours while at the operation
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding schedules are not kept updated monty for infants not ready for table food.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Staff are not aware of use the child safety alarm in the van used to transport children.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Official code
746.5625(c)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Operation is not following conditions of two staff members with provisional background checks.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation uses their own form, that does not include all the same information required when a child has a medical emergency.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not share vital information when an infant was moved to another class.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
Official code
746.1203(11)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not update daily reports one two separate days.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Official code
746.2431(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. An infant was not fed the regular meals provided by the parent.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(4) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
Official code
746.2419(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present without a cleared background check.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The owner did not follow all the the conditions of the provisional background check.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child's daily report showed they were given food during the day they were allergic to.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A classroom was observed to be over ratio by two children.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The director left the operation the previous week and licensing had not been notified at the time of the investigation inspection.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child did not receive a timely diaper change during their time in care.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A parent did not receive a daily report for the child's daily activities, diapers, and feeding.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431