The Goddard School

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 6, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1720 CRESCENT PLAZA DR, HOUSTON, TX 77077 5566
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 6, 2013
Operation number: 1499142
Licensed capacity: 172 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,763
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	October 4, 2022 – October 22, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	5
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 425 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

During the follow up, the caregiver was asked to provide the ages of the children in the classroom but was unable to do so.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2026.

InspectionFebruary 10, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

When asked the caregiver the age of the children in the classroom, the caregiver was unable to state the ages of the children being cared for.

Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High

The infant capacity is 20. There were 21 infants present during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 839 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 5, 20241 citation recorded1 of 645 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/7/23.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJuly 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

One out of five caregivers were missing the 24 hours of annual training. The operation failed to have training in by the requested original deadline of 6/6/24.

Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2024.

InspectionMay 23, 20242 citations recorded2 of 616 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

One out of five caregivers was missing the 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2024.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

I observed one expired emergency medication during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and calling the parent.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionNovember 2, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Last fire inspection was conducted 10/26/22.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 21, 20231 citation recorded1 of 636 standards cited at this visit

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

Observed mats not properly labeled in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection with a number chart generated.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 13, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

A child in care was placed in the restroom for naptime which left the child unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on November 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Poor judgement was used by a caregiver when a child in care was placed in the restroom on the floor to take a nap.

Correction verified by the state on November 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 4, 20223 citations recorded3 of 573 standards cited at this visit

746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: Medium High

A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping on the floor. NOTE: The infant was removed and placed in a crib

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022.

746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High

An infant was observed being placed on their stomach for sleep

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

2 infants 2 months and 5 months were observed to be sleeping in a baby bouncer and swing. One child was removed upon entering the classroom, the other infant was not removed until Licensing informed the caregiver the infant was sleep

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.