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Goddard School Long Meadow Farm

21024 W Bellfort, Richmond, TX 774064.5· 97 reviews
licensed capacity
193
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2015

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About Goddard School Long Meadow Farm

Goddard School Long Meadow Farm is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2015, for up to 193 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
193 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity193 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Goddard School Long Meadow Farm has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Goddard School Long Meadow Farm

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
193 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1544651
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Feb 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Employee's files were lacking of pre-employment affidavit form 2912.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational policies were lacking of the parent's rights information. Form 2987 was not available neither.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026

  2. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

  4. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation two caregivers employed for over 90 days as of July 30, 2024, did not have current first aid and CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024

  9. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Based on investigation findings a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

  2. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

      “A dirty diaper was left on the diaper changing pad in the Toddler classroom during inspection. The caregiver was not changing diapers at this time.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Diaper changing pad was torn and ripped in the Pre-Toddler classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

      “Two caregivers did not know the age of the children in their classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The fire inspection was last conducted October 26, 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

  4. Feb 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Two emplyees were at the operation without clear background checks. A caregiver was seen monitoring children outside with no background check. A caregiver was seen in a classroom while children were seated for circle time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A caregiver was seen sitting in a chair while children were jumping off of a ledge on the play area. The caregiver stood near the ledge as the children played to see all areas of the playground.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Dec 10, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A volunteer employed by the center pushed a child in care to the ground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022

  13. Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Oct 28, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “Staff in the 1 year old classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021

  15. Oct 19, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Goddard School Long Meadow Farm

Is Goddard School Long Meadow Farm licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2015.

When was Goddard School Long Meadow Farm last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Goddard School Long Meadow Farm had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Goddard School Long Meadow Farm care for?

193, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Goddard School Long Meadow Farm accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Goddard School Long Meadow Farm's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Goddard School Long Meadow Farm cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 232-7980 to ask.

What is Goddard School Long Meadow Farm's phone number?

(281) 232-7980.

Where is Goddard School Long Meadow Farm?

21024 W Bellfort, Richmond, TX 77406. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Resort - Adolphus, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).