The Goddard School

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 15, 2016

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 9739 WORTHAM BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77065 3420
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 15, 2016
Operation number: 1574396
Licensed capacity: 243 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	38
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	22
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,130
Citations recorded	35
Record covers	August 18, 2022 – July 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	15
Medium High	11
Medium	8
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

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

InspectionMay 29, 20262 citations recorded2 of 530 standards cited at this visit

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

One child's file does not have signed health statements.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

Two children do not have medical facility or physician information on their admission forms.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 23, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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

There is sufficient evidence to support that staff did not demonstrate good judgment when arguing in front of a child in care.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionSeptember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 1, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High

A child was observed to be sleeping with a bottle.

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

ReportJuly 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 25, 20252 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/ClosingRisk level: Medium

There is sufficient evidence to support that children, ages 18 months and older are combined for an hour during opening time.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgment by discussing children's behaviors in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 625 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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

InspectionFebruary 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1003(6) - Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When NeededRisk level: High

The operation failed to call in substitute help to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 6, 20254 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

The operation failed to share a copy of the incident reports with the children's parents within 48 hours

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operation failed to report an incident that allegedly put a child at risk.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High

Caregivers were found to be withholding food and drink as a form of punishment.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

It was found that the operation is using different forms of prohibited punishment for discipline.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 1, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operation did not self-report the incident.

Correction verified by the state on January 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 23, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The infant classroom was out of ratio. There were 5 children to 1 caregiver. Corrected: An additional caregiver stepped into the room to assist. The first steps classroom was out of ratio. There were 7 children to 1 caregiver. Corrected: Two children were transferred to a different classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 640 standards cited at this visit

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

The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was date /3/2023

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 24, 20244 citations recorded4 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High

The proper diaper changing steps are not being followed at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High

The operation does not follow the special request of the parents for the care of their children.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2509 - Toddler Daily ReportRisk level: Medium

The operation is not providing daily information to the parents.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2501(2) - Care Requirements for Toddlers -Same Caregiver RegularlyRisk level: Medium

The toddler classroom does not have the same caregiver on a consistent basis.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 23, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.

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

InspectionMay 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 30, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

A caregiver disciplined children by use of corporal punishment. A caregiver threatened to withhold active play, use of hand, and other objects to address discipline.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 5, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 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

The proper level of supervision was not maintained. The caregivers were unaware of how the child incurred the injury.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium

The operation is not notifying parents of less serious injuries.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 30, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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

The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement with the inappropriate joke of stating she bit a child in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 22, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High

The proper diaper changing steps were not followed when a child's diaper was only changed once after being in care for over 8 hours.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 19, 20232 citations recorded2 of 613 standards cited at this visit

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

During the review of children's records 3 out of the 10 records evaluated was found to be missing required information for the emergency contact person.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

During the review of children records 2 out of the10 records evaluated was found to be missing the food allergy emergency plans.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 10, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

During the walkthrough I obseved 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years. The cargiver was over ratio by 1. This was corrected when the director divided the children into two classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 7, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

Caregiver is completing janitorial duties in the bathrooms during naptime and while counted in ratio. Caregiver failing to intervene to stop and prevent inappropriate child to child touching.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 3, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

During the walkthrough a caregiver stated they were caring for 12 children, I counted 14 children in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 3, 20223 citations recorded3 of 622 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Although the operation conducted a fire drill for the month of September there was no documentation. This was corrected when the director completed the documention.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

During revview of the centers operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activities.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2022.

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

During review of Fire Safety the operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required by minumum standards.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 19, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

During the walkthrough I observed a 6 month old asleep in a restrictive device for approximately 15 minutes. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in the crib.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 18, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 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.