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The Goddard School

4025 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 770274.7· 107 reviews
licensed capacity
158
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2020

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About

About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 19, 2020, for up to 158 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: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSecure entryOpens 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
158 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
SafetyBiometric Entry Device
Licensed capacity158 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 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 The Goddard School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
158 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1705293
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

      “One caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “A caregiver did not have the required education requirements available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2025

  3. Dec 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was counted in the child caregiver ratio with a pending background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child out of four files reviewed did not have a signed health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

  6. Nov 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jan 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Nov 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Director and 20 staff members did not have eligible CPR certifications. All CPR certifications were done online.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child with allergies did not have FARE form signed by parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

  3. Nov 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 29, 2021InspectionNo 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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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 November 19, 2020.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 12 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 The Goddard School care for?

158, 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 6:30 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 (713) 804-6550 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(713) 804-6550.

Where is The Goddard School?

4025 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School at Greenway Plaza, 0.6 miles away.

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