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The Goddard School

5220 Ranch Point Dr, Katy, TX 774944.9· 165 reviews
licensed capacity
369
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2018

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About

About The Goddard School

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 25, 2018, for up to 369 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: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants - 3 year olds; Before/After School care for PreK–5th grade
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
369 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: “Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants - 3 year olds; Before/After School care for PreK–5th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumInquiry-based STREAM curriculum
EnrichmentYoga & Mindfulness, Music Appreciation, Robotics
StaffTenured Teachers
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Expertise in Potty Training
SafetyNon-Biometric Security Scanner; Supervised Lobby Entry, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited, Texas Rising Star (4-star)
Licensed capacity369 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 Fort Bend 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.
Fort Bend 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
369 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1680572
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 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.

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  1. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      “The Director is missing 7 annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “1 caregiver is missing 12 training hours from the most recent training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022

  7. Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 31, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “The operational policies are lacking a physical activity policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022

  9. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “The infant group with a specified age group of 0-11 months contained 11 infants; the group was over ratio by one child.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “The infant group with a specified age group of 0-11 months contained 11 infants at inspection; the group was over ratio by one child. Note: the operation corrected ratio at inspection by moving one infant to another room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022

  2. Apr 18, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “An infant was fed approximately 1 ounce of breastmilk from the bottle of another infant in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022

  3. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 20, 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 September 25, 2018.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 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 3 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?

369, 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) 392-1200 to ask.

What is The Goddard School's phone number?

(281) 392-1200.

Where is The Goddard School?

5220 Ranch Point Dr, Katy, TX 77494. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Afterschool @ Shafer Elementary, 0.1 miles away.

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