Debbie S May
Magnolia, TX 77354 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Goddard School
- licensed capacity
- 210
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Magnolia, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 5, 2017, for up to 210 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
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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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 210 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Staff | Tenured Teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 210 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 210 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1659192
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 24 visits
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information gathered children were yelled at by their teacher based on interviews.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Based on interviews a teacher did not act positively with children.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The provider did not input the number of employees that left in 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
“Child Care Regulation heard a teacher state to children if they do not follow the rules they will not get cupcakes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
Sep 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A teacher in the infant classroom did not have their eligibility letter. She was caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The current health inspection expired on 07/31/23.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There is chipped paint by the door within reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“Two toddlers were walking with their training cups. This was corrected during the inspection when this was brought to the attention of the teacher and she had the child sit down and drink.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the Columbia classroom there was a exposed pipe and chipped paint on the window seal. In the Brown classroom there was a phone outlet that was exposed. In the Harvard classroom there was chipped paint. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
- Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“In the Harvard classroom when asked how many children they had one teacher stated 20 then another teacher stated 21. It was verified by CCR there were 20 children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“There is no documentation showing an annual fire inspection has been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
- Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There is chipped green paint in West Point Classroom and water mark on the ceiling in the Harvard Classroom. There is also chipped paint in the Cornell classroom. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
746.1329(a)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
“The transportation training certificates do not document how many hours were completed during training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four infants have expired feeding instructions and one infant's feeding instructions has not been signed or dated.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“There is no documentation showing the carbon monoxide detector was tested for the month of January and February.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There was trash on the bus. It was on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“There is no documentation showing the fire extinguishers have been checked for the month of February.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of ten children's records was missing the emergency contact's address. This was corrected during the inspection when the address was entered.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“There is no documentation for January and February showing the smoke detector has been tested.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022
- Jan 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“An infant sheet did not fit snugly. It gaped in the middle. A picture was taken. The sheet was changed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 9, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered a child was left alone on the playground without staff for 48 seconds.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022
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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 December 5, 2017.
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?
210, 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) 845-2400 to ask.
What is The Goddard School's phone number?
(281) 845-2400.
Where is The Goddard School?
9307 FM 1488 Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354. The nearest other daycare we list is Wildwood Christian Academy, 0.4 miles away.