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The Goddard School (The Greater Heights)

835 W 23rd St, Houston, TX 770084.4· 112 reviews
licensed capacity
207
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2019
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About

About The Goddard School (The Greater Heights)

The Goddard School (The Greater Heights) is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 3, 2019, for up to 207 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 Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedOpens 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
207 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumWonder of Learning®
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
Licensed capacity207 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Goddard School (The Greater Heights) 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 (The Greater Heights)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
207 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1689593
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 0 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 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 13 visits
  1. Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “One child's infant feediing form was not updated and signed by the parent within 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

  2. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 11, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The older children's playground area is missing unitary surfacing materials at the bottom of the slide.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of August.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The operations child product certification expired on 8/16/2022,”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “One child did not wash their hands after using the restroom. Corrected: When the caregiver sent the child to wash their hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required CPR training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

    • 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 in the infant classroom did not have the required first aid training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver is missing 3 hours of annual training year 3-25-2022 to 3-25-2023. Corrected: When 3 hours of training was taken from training year 3-25-2023 to 3-24-2024.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Sep 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “A caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 5/2021 to 5/2022. Another caregiver is missing five hours of annual training for training year 3/2020 to 3/2021. Corrected: When used the caregiver five hours for the current training year 3/2021 to 3/2022 year.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “An caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “A child was missing an emergency contact information in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

  10. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 24, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “This operation have had multiple COVID-19 cases that went unreported to licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

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 (The Greater Heights)

Is The Goddard School (The Greater Heights) licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 3, 2019.

When was The Goddard School (The Greater Heights) last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Goddard School (The Greater Heights) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 0 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 (The Greater Heights) care for?

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

Does The Goddard School (The Greater Heights) accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Goddard School (The Greater Heights)'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 (The Greater Heights) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 930-7553 to ask.

What is The Goddard School (The Greater Heights)'s phone number?

(832) 930-7553.

Where is The Goddard School (The Greater Heights)?

835 W 23rd St, Houston, TX 77008. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivy Kids of The Heights, 0.1 miles away.

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