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Goddard School of Lake Houston

17823 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Atascocita, TX 773464.7· 101 reviews
licensed capacity
216
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2017

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About

About Goddard School of Lake Houston

Goddard School of Lake Houston is a licensed child care center in Atascocita, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 5, 2017, for up to 216 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
216 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 licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 6:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Snacks provided
SafetyBiometric Entry Device, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (After School Transportation)
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited, Texas Rising Star (4 Star)
MoreFounded 2016
Licensed capacity216 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Goddard School of Lake Houston has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris 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.
Harris 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 of Lake Houston

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
216 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1630246
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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.

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See all 27 visits
  1. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A child in care was pulled by their forearm by a caregiver to get the child to comply.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

  5. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “One employee was observed working with children in care and did not have an active background check with the operation. The employee was removed from caring for children and a background check was submitted to be completed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  7. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “During the inspection it was found that the director, whose file was reviewed, only had 24 of their required 30 annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “During the inspection it was found that one of the caregivers, whose file was reviewed, only had 19 of their required 24 annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

  8. Apr 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “Based on the information obtained, infant daily reports are not being fully completed and provided to the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Jun 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “During the inspection, 10 childrens records were evaluated and the following was observed: One child did not havee healthcare information or an emergency care authorization. One child did not have an address for their emergency contact. One child did not have a parent phone number or address for their emergency contact. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to gain information as well as during pick up.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver was missing nine hours of annual training for 2022-2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

  9. Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “There is evidence to suggest that the standard is deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023

  11. Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Aug 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “It was found that caregivers are not using positive methods of discipline and guidance.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

  14. Aug 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “It was found that caregivers are not using positive methods of discipline and guidance.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

  15. Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jun 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Eight out of ten caregiver files reiveiwed completed CPR Training online.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022

  17. Jun 8, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “It was found that a school age child walked into the classroom and was left unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “It was found that the acting director at the time of the incident failed to notify the owner and main director about the incident which resulted in not notifying CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about Goddard School of Lake Houston

Is Goddard School of Lake Houston licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 5, 2017.

When was Goddard School of Lake Houston last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Goddard School of Lake Houston had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 of Lake Houston care for?

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

Does Goddard School of Lake Houston accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Goddard School of Lake Houston'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 of Lake Houston cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 995-2200 to ask.

What is Goddard School of Lake Houston's phone number?

(832) 995-2200.

Where is Goddard School of Lake Houston?

17823 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Atascocita, TX 77346. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Playce, 0.3 miles away.

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