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The Goddard School

301 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 787385.0· 77 reviews
licensed capacity
202
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2016

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 17, 2016, for up to 202 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
202 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
StaffTenured Teachers
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4 Star)
Licensed capacity202 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

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 The Goddard School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
202 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1596382
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Feb 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Children immunization records were reviewed for the HASA, 3 of the 10 records were not up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months old were only available from November.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

  2. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

      “The operation's morning and afternoon snacks do not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      “Four children naptime cots were placed in a way that did not provide adequate spacing for children or caregivers to walk.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Three caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024

  5. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “1 caregiver did not have a CPR or First aid certification on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

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

      “Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver inappriately discpline a child in care. Note: This was corrected when the operation terminated the caregiver and made a report with the abuse and neglect hotline.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 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 February 17, 2016.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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?

202, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 (512) 643-1222 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(512) 643-1222.

Where is The Goddard School?

301 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78738. The nearest other daycare we list is Empower Kidz Drop In, 0.1 miles away.

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