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The Goddard School

9739 Wortham Blvd, Houston, TX 770654.3· 62 reviews
licensed capacity
243
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2016

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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 January 15, 2016, for up to 243 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 47 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 14 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
243 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity243 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).

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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
243 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1574396
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 15 of 47 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “One child's file does not have signed health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Two children do not have medical facility or physician information on their admission forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  4. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “There is sufficient evidence to support that staff did not demonstrate good judgment when arguing in front of a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026

  6. Feb 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “There is sufficient evidence to support that staff did not demonstrate good judgment when arguing in front of a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026

  7. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 51 earlier visits
  1. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “A child was observed to be sleeping with a bottle.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgment by discussing children's behaviors in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

      “There is sufficient evidence to support that children, ages 18 months and older are combined for an hour during opening time.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

  7. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  11. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1003(6) - Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed

      “The operation failed to call in substitute help to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

  13. Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jan 6, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “It was found that the operation is using different forms of prohibited punishment for discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to report an incident that allegedly put a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      “Caregivers were found to be withholding food and drink as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to share a copy of the incident reports with the children's parents within 48 hours”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

  16. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Nov 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  18. Nov 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not self-report the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

  19. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Oct 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  21. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Aug 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The infant classroom was out of ratio. There were 5 children to 1 caregiver. Corrected: An additional caregiver stepped into the room to assist. The first steps classroom was out of ratio. There were 7 children to 1 caregiver. Corrected: Two children were transferred to a different classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

  24. Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was date /3/2023”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

  25. Jul 24, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      “The operation does not follow the special request of the parents for the care of their children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.2509 - Toddler Daily Report

      “The operation is not providing daily information to the parents.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2501(2) - Care Requirements for Toddlers -Same Caregiver Regularly

      “The toddler classroom does not have the same caregiver on a consistent basis.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “The proper diaper changing steps are not being followed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

  26. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  29. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  30. May 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024

  31. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  32. Apr 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver disciplined children by use of corporal punishment. A caregiver threatened to withhold active play, use of hand, and other objects to address discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024

  33. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Feb 5, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “The operation is not notifying parents of less serious injuries.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “The proper level of supervision was not maintained. The caregivers were unaware of how the child incurred the injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

  37. Jan 30, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement with the inappropriate joke of stating she bit a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

  38. Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “The proper diaper changing steps were not followed when a child's diaper was only changed once after being in care for over 8 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

  40. Sep 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “During the review of children's records 3 out of the 10 records evaluated was found to be missing required information for the emergency contact person.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “During the review of children records 2 out of the10 records evaluated was found to be missing the food allergy emergency plans.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023

  41. Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  42. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  43. Feb 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the walkthrough I obseved 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years. The cargiver was over ratio by 1. This was corrected when the director divided the children into two classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

  44. Feb 7, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “Caregiver is completing janitorial duties in the bathrooms during naptime and while counted in ratio. Caregiver failing to intervene to stop and prevent inappropriate child to child touching.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023

  45. Feb 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “During the walkthrough a caregiver stated they were caring for 12 children, I counted 14 children in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023

  46. Jan 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  47. Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Although the operation conducted a fire drill for the month of September there was no documentation. This was corrected when the director completed the documention.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “During revview of the centers operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “During review of Fire Safety the operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required by minumum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022

  48. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  49. Aug 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “During the walkthrough I observed a 6 month old asleep in a restrictive device for approximately 15 minutes. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022

  50. Aug 18, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

  51. Nov 3, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “During review of personnel 2 out of 10 records evaluated did not completed all 24 hours of required annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “During review of records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have an allergy plan for a diagnosed allergy listed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “The operation did not have current feeding instructions for 1 infant not yet eating table food.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

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 January 15, 2016.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 47 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 15 of 47 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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?

243, 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 (281) 949-8827 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(281) 949-8827.

Where is The Goddard School?

9739 Wortham Blvd, Houston, TX 77065. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School at Crossroads Park, 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).