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The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 207
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 25, 2018, for up to 207 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 8 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
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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
- 207 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 207 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 207 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1680386
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not provide or complete the incident/illness report for a child that was left unattended on the playground to licensing during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A child was left unattended on the playground on 07/10/2026. The operation did not notify licensing within the required forty-eight hours. Licensing was notified by an anonymous report on 07/15/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The incident occurred on 07/10/2026. The Incident/Illness report was not shared with the parents within the required forty-eight hours. The incident/illness report was not provided to the parents and not signed by the parents until 07/24/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
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
“A child in care was left unattended on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregiver was observed to be using their cell phone during nap time while supervising children during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“A 1 year old child was observed walking around the classroom with a container of diaper cream.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“A cabinet inside the infant room was observed to be unlocked with cleaning chemicals inside. ** The cabinet door was locked during the inspection. **”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last annual fire inspection was conducted 6/6/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
- Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Preschool 1 classroom had 16 three year old children and only 1 caregiver. The limit is 15 children. The second caregiver came in class approximately 5 minutes later, then a third caregiver came in 2 minutes later.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
“One child does not have proper documentation on file for immunization exemption record.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2023
Jan 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“A caregiver has been employed over 90 days and is missing 4 hours of preservice training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023
- Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“Transportation training was last completed August 2019 by the director.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm was not functioning as intended by the manufacturer at inspection for one bus.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
Jun 21, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregivers failed to assess a child's head for injury following a fall; an injury was sustained requiring medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“CPR training provided for review for two staff was obtained through an online source that does not allow for practice on a manikin.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A health inspection was last completed on 04.05.21.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A fire inspection was last completed on 11.17.20.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2022
Apr 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A five year old child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 20 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
- Nov 24, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained a child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 5 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2021
Oct 19, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained a child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 5 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School
Is The Goddard School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 25, 2018.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 The Goddard School care for?
207, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Goddard School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School'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 The Goddard School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 392-1133 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(281) 392-1133.
Where is The Goddard School?
27528 Westridge Creek Lane, Katy, TX 77494. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Afterschool @ Jenks Elementary, 0.1 miles away.