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The Goddard School

23133 Morton Ranch Rd, Katy, TX 774494.7· 63 reviews
licensed capacity
197
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2022

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About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 6, 2022, for up to 197 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 11 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-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
197 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. It lists: Infants and toddlers to pre-K, kindergarten and beyond
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity197 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

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
197 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1731918
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.

      “A caregiver had not maintained current First Aid and CPR certification training. The caregiver's First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 05/21/2026 and had not been renewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  2. May 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The required annual training on the following topic had not been completed by the director, 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by one caregiver. The required training topics are 3. administering medication and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

  5. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Jun 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the caregivers. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Three children's records lacked the updated immunization record. One child's record lacked the immunization record on file. The child's record was received.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

  2. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

      “Two children's records lacked the hearing/vision screening. One child's record was received during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

      “The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023

  5. Jul 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 27, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver in care of a group of children did not know the number of children in their care when they transitioned from the playground. to the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023

    • 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 preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023

  10. Jan 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “A former caregiver was not inactivated within 7 days. The caregiver last day was on 1/20/23. This was corrected at the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Nov 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  14. Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Apr 22, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

      “One staff did not have the employee stated regarding center policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License

      “The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “A fire drill was not conducted in March.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022

    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “There were 8 individuals with an active background check (BGC) who are no longer associated with the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

      “The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022

  17. Apr 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  18. Mar 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “In classrooms toddler and prek, there was a cot that blocked the door in each classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when each respective caregiver moved the cot.”

      Corrected during the visit

  19. Dec 27, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include: how and when parents will be notified of changes to the policies; Some topics related to the policies on activities which may include the following: The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Some abuse/neglect policies which may include: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regardingchild abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022

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 July 6, 2022.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 11 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?

197, 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 (346) 322-1800 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(346) 322-1800.

Where is The Goddard School?

23133 Morton Ranch Rd, Katy, TX 77449. The nearest other daycare we list is Coloring My World, 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).