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The Goddard School of River Park

6500 E River Park Dr, Sugar Land, TX 774794.8· 79 reviews
licensed capacity
159
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2018

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About

About The Goddard School of River Park

The Goddard School of River Park is a licensed child care center in Sugar Land, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 15, 2018, for up to 159 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.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts 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
159 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 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity159 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School of River Park 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 of River Park

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
159 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1669593
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • 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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  1. Sep 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 1, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Annual fire marshal inspection was not conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

  4. Aug 10, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      “The dates were not listed on the activity plans.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “An emergency contact was not listed for a child enrolled. An address was not obtained for an emergency contact for a child enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Annual fire marshal inspection was not conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Current immunizations were not obtained for two children enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Two employees did not have preemployment affidavits.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe

      “Keeping Children Safe poster was not posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment was not obtained for two children enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “Most recent inspection form was not posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “A caregiver did not have 24 hours of annual training for their training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Children's product certification was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

  5. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “A child was observed in a bouncer for eighteen minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  8. Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation was notified that a child received medical treatment by a health care professional. The operation did not report the incident to CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026

  9. Jan 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026

  10. Sep 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Aug 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Annual fire marshal inspection has not been completed. The last fire inspection is dated 1/2/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

  2. Aug 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Fire drill documentation was not obtained for July 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Current immunization records were not available for two children enrolled.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats

      “The cribs in the infant room were not spaced far enough for a caregiver to walk between them.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

      “The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection report.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  3. May 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “The two year old classroom was observed using screen time during breakfast.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024

  8. Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “The operation did not have documentation of smoke detector tests being conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

  9. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There are two separate holes in the concrete sidewalk that are approximately 6 inches in diameter. These holes are for gutter drains that are not installed. There is also one gutter on the sidewalk with sharp metal edges on each ends.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “The daily playground inspection was last conducted on April 4 making it 10 days since the last inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “The playground had debris and trash all over such as easter eggs, plastic bags, paper, toys, and a window screen. Photos were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022

  13. Apr 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  14. Jan 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “One caregiver requires three hours of annual training. One caregiver is lacking annual abuse/neglect training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

  15. Dec 8, 2021Inspection5 rules 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 Jan 5, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Two caregivers have not completed 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver is lacking annual abuse/neglect training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “5 of 10 records reviewed were lacking a special needs statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      “Parent contact information for one child and medical treatment authorization for three children transported at inspection were not available during transport. Note: parent contact and medical treatment authorizations were added to the transportation binder at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 children with three caregivers. The group was over ratio by one infant.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 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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FAQ

Questions about The Goddard School of River Park

Is The Goddard School of River Park licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 15, 2018.

When was The Goddard School of River Park last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School of River Park had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 River Park care for?

159, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Goddard School of River Park accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Goddard School of River Park'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 of River Park cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 972-7788 to ask.

What is The Goddard School of River Park's phone number?

(281) 972-7788.

Where is The Goddard School of River Park?

6500 E River Park Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The nearest other daycare we list is World Kid, 0.2 miles away.

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