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The Goddard School

23133 MORTON RANCH RD, Katy, TX 77449-7802

Operation number:
1731918
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
197
License effective:
July 6, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3463221800
Email:
katy4tx@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 29 available inspections for The Goddard School from December 27, 2021 through May 26, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
29

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77449

Compared to 41 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.76
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.2

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: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver had not maintained current First Aid and CPR certification training. The caregiver's First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 05/21/2026 and had not been renewed.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
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)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by one caregiver. The required training topics are 3. administering medication and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The required annual training on the following topic had not been completed by the director, 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children's records lacked the updated immunization record. One child's record lacked the immunization record on file. The child's record was received.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the caregivers. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
Official code
746.501(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children's records lacked the hearing/vision screening. One child's record was received during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.603(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 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)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver in care of a group of children did not know the number of children in their care when they transitioned from the playground. to the classroom.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 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)
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Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
A former caregiver was not inactivated within 7 days. The caregiver last day was on 1/20/23. This was corrected at the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Official code
746.401(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Official code
746.4913
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff did not have the employee stated regarding center policies.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not conducted in March.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
There were 8 individuals with an active background check (BGC) who are no longer associated with the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2022
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
In classrooms toddler and prek, there was a cot that blocked the door in each classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when each respective caregiver moved the cot.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include: how and when parents will be notified of changes to the policies; Some topics related to the policies on activities which may include the following: The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Some abuse/neglect policies which may include: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regardingchild abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)