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The Goddard School

3655 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 770844.9· 45 reviews
licensed capacity
156
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 November 28, 2016, for up to 156 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
156 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot 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 capacity156 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
156 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1627434
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

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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See all 15 visits
  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 12, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • 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

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation. It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom between 2-4 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023

  9. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One out of five files did not have a CPR/First Aid card in the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(7) - Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe

      “The storage chest on all the playgrounds did not have a id support on them and it was open and accessible to the children. Note: This was corrected when the director put a safety lock on each storage chest that was on the outdoor playground. 10/12/2022.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      “Two out of 10 file that were infants, did not have the safe sleep form.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The light fixture was hanging on one side in the in the preschool 2 (3-4yrs.) classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the handy man came and fixed the hanging light fixture. 10/12/2022”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation, there were sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not use good judgment when she picked two children up by only one of their arms and with only one of her hands.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022

  4. Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 29, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A classroom was observed to be out of ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Ten children's files were reviewed. One file did not have the complete emergency contact information documented. One file did not have the emergency authorization form completed. One file did not have the health provider statement. Two of the files did not have admission dates documented. One of the files did not have health care information documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021

    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.609(b) - Update Admission Information - Parent Sign and Date

      “Ten children's files were reviewed. Two of the files have not been updated in a year.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 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 November 28, 2016.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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?

156, 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, 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) 819-6750 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(281) 819-6750.

Where is The Goddard School?

3655 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The nearest other daycare we list is Schmalz Elementary YMCA, 0.1 miles away.

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