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The Goddard School

2111 Frate Barker Rd, Austin, TX 787484.9· 83 reviews
licensed capacity
168
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2010
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About

About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 24, 2010, for up to 168 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-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
168 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 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 capacity168 childrenFrom the state license
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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
168 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#1047608
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4

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. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 27, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child sustained a fractured tibia due to being put down on the floor roughly by a caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that children were made to do jumping jacks as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

      “Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that active play was withheld from a child as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

  6. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Feb 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “It was found during the investigation a caregiver was unaware a child was left in the restroom during transition time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2023

  4. Dec 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      “It was found during the inspection the operation had reduced ratio during naptime with an infant present.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4205(a) - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area

      “It was found during the inspection the operation had 24 infants in care and their permit only allows for 18. This was corrected at the inspection when I measured an additional infant room.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 4, 2022InspectionNo 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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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 March 24, 2010.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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?

168, 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) 280-1713 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(512) 280-1713.

Where is The Goddard School?

2111 Frate Barker Rd, Austin, TX 78748. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidspring Bilingual Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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