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The Goddard School

1650 Friendswood Lakes Blvd, Friendswood, TX 775464.4· 60 reviews
licensed capacity
162
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008
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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 18, 2008, for up to 162 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
162 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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
Licensed capacity162 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 Galveston 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.
Galveston 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 The Goddard School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
162 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#898248
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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See all 19 visits
  1. Aug 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “At time of inspection, Fire Inspection had not been conducted since 8/4/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026

  3. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. 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 Survey data from January 17, 2025, 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

  7. Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

  9. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Oct 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Two spots in the toddler room have paint chipping.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Three staff members have not received an eligibility notification and have direct access to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2023

  7. Sep 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “One staff records did not contain proof of education.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policy does not contain a promotion of physical activity section.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022

  8. Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 18, 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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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 December 18, 2008.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 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 4 rules across 3 of 15 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?

162, 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?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Goddard School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 (281) 992-2400 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(281) 992-2400.

Where is The Goddard School?

1650 Friendswood Lakes Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid City USA - Friendswood, 0.2 miles away.

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