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Heartland, TX 75126 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Goddard School of Forney
- licensed capacity
- 196
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About The Goddard School of Forney
The Goddard School of Forney is a licensed child care center in Heartland, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 19, 2021, for up to 196 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 196 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant to Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Wonder of Learning® |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Non-Biometric Security Scanner, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | American Sign Language |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 196 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School of Forney has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kaufman County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for The Goddard School of Forney
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 196 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1708072
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 26 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Three children did not have feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 29 earlier visits
Mar 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“During the March 12th inspection, a portable air conditioner unit and fans were observed being used with no safeguards and without being mounted. Some of the fans were not in use during the inspection. These items were removed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“The operation did not maintain a well-ventilated environment due to ongoing air conditioning issues.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“9 of the 10 staff files reviewed had CPR/ Frist Aid training that did not have a skills portion conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The director did not use good judgment when yelling at staff in front of children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver was observed to yell at children and speak to them in a mean way.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“The operation used space heaters in the classrooms that were not mounted.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver treated a child harshly when she snatched an item from their hands causing the child to fall.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“One caregiver did not use good judgement when assisting a child to have a bowel movement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“The operation did not report unsafe conditions in a timely manner.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The assigned director was working part time hours while at the operation”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2023
- Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
“Staff are not aware of use the child safety alarm in the van used to transport children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding schedules are not kept updated monty for infants not ready for table food.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Operation is not following conditions of two staff members with provisional background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
Jul 18, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“The operation uses their own form, that does not include all the same information required when a child has a medical emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022
- Jun 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not share vital information when an infant was moved to another class.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.2419(4) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. An infant was not fed the regular meals provided by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not update daily reports one two separate days.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child's daily report showed they were given food during the day they were allergic to.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“A classroom was observed to be over ratio by two children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The director left the operation the previous week and licensing had not been notified at the time of the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The owner did not follow all the the conditions of the provisional background check.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present without a cleared background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child's daily report showed they were given food during the day they were allergic to.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“A classroom was observed to be over ratio by two children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The director left the operation the previous week and licensing had not been notified at the time of the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The owner did not follow all the the conditions of the provisional background check.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present without a cleared background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A parent did not receive a daily report for the child's daily activities, diapers, and feeding.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“This standard was reviewed in part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child did not receive a timely diaper change during their time in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
- Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School of Forney
Is The Goddard School of Forney licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 19, 2021.
When was The Goddard School of Forney last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School of Forney had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 of Forney care for?
196, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Goddard School of Forney accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Goddard School of Forney's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School of Forney cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 430-8885 to ask.
What is The Goddard School of Forney's phone number?
(972) 430-8885.
Where is The Goddard School of Forney?
4080 Abbey Rd, Heartland, TX 75126. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Walker - Crandall, under 0.1 miles away.