3655 BARKER CYPRESS RD, Houston, TX 77084 · (281) 819-6750 · State permit no. 1627434
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited The Goddard School for 9 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 12 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The last 7 routine inspections found no violations.
The state lists The Goddard School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 9 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at The Goddard School changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · Apr 12, 2023 · Investigation (report)
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation. It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom between 2-4 minutes.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 12, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Two out of 10 file that were infants, did not have the safe sleep form.
In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 19, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One out of five files did not have a CPR/First Aid card in the file.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 19, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection
746.3701(7) - Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
The storage chest on all the playgrounds did not have a id support on them and it was open and accessible to the children. Note: This was corrected when the director put a safety lock on each storage chest that was on the outdoor playground. 10/12/2022.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The light fixture was hanging on one side in the in the preschool 2 (3-4yrs.) classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the handy man came and fixed the hanging light fixture. 10/12/2022
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 10, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation, there were sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not use good judgment when she picked two children up by only one of their arms and with only one of her hands.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Oct 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Ten children's files were reviewed. One file did not have the complete emergency contact information documented. One file did not have the emergency authorization form completed. One file did not have the health provider statement. Two of the files did not have admission dates documented. One of the files did not have health care information documented.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 5, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 17, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Oct 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.609(b) - Update Admission Information - Parent Sign and Date
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two of the files have not been updated in a year.
Official text of rule 746.609
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 5, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 17, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Oct 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom was observed to be out of ratio.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 18, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes