Texas records · GALVESTON County · GALVESTON
Moody Early Childhood Center
Licensed Center in GALVESTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 9, 2017
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1110 MOODY AVE, GALVESTON, TX 77550 4625
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 9, 2017
- Operation number
- 1634871
- Licensed capacity
- 500 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 | 40 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 31 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,620 |
| Citations recorded | 29 |
| Findings still pending | 3 |
| Record covers | October 11, 2021 – October 22, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 14 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 8 |
| Medium Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 193 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 29, 20261 citation recorded1 of 586 standards cited at this visit
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low
At time of inspection, one caregivers file was observed to have pre-service training. FIle was missing training certificates for annual training that could not be located during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2026.
InspectionJune 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 3, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 20, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 19, 20265 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium
The operation was unable to tell me how they will make sure that staff create an incident/ illness report any other non-routine situation that placed, or may have placed, a child at risk for injury or harm, such as forgetting a child in a center vehicle or not preventing a child from wandering away from the child-care center unsupervised outside of firing staff members
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
The operation was not able to inform me on how their staff will Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities; outside of firing its staff.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or ExploitationRisk level: High
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that staff understand to notify the parents of a child immediately if there is an allegation that the child has been abused, neglected, or exploited, as defined in Texas Family Code ?261.001, while in care outside of firing its staff.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that staff understand that there must be no harsh, cruel, or unusual treatment of any child. I was just informed that they will fire staff.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center; and outside of firing its staff.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.
ReportMay 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 24, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 409 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 238 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Toddler rooms had a plastic sink in the kitchen area broken. (This was corrected when the caregiver threw the sink away). A mat in the library was ripped. (This was corrected when a caregiver threw the mat away). In a Pre-K room there were electrical cords hanging off of the counter. (This was corrected when a staff and a caregiver cleaned up the area and ensured the cords were not hanging.) In a Pre-K room an outlet was observed uncovered. (This was corrected when the outlet was covered). In a toddler room the carpet to a small slide was fraying at the end.A baseboard in the Pre-K Room was pealing away from the wall. A changing table was observed cracked on the edge and along the side.
Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 6, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 295 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
During the walk through a two year old child who is medically diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy was strapped inside of a chair because the child was fighting with other children in the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportApril 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 302 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 13, 20251 citation recorded1 of 480 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Eight infants were missing an updated infant care sheet
Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2025.
InspectionNovember 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 20, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 28, 20243 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. The caregiver actions were concerning when it appeared that they were targeting the child's every action.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at a child via video.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the neck.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 29, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver did not tell the truth about the incident which led to the caregiver pulling a child's arm, which resulted in the child needing medical attention.
Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child's right arm.
Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 7, 20243 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.
Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
Based on external documentation, an incident report was not completed by the operation within the required timeframe. The incident report was completed 9 days later.
Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishment of grabbing a child was used.
Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 22, 20249 citations recorded9 of 783 standards cited at this visit
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low
Four out of 10 files reviewed did not have the admission date on the form. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were added to the admission form.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionRisk level: Medium
One file did was missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
Three out of ten files did not have the complete admission form paperwork.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
There was no drills documentation since December 2023.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minorRisk level: High
The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregivers with hire date 09/18/2023 and 10/04/2023.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High
One file reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 27 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 3, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment.
Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 9, 20232 citations recorded2 of 479 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
There was no drills documented.
Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
In the owl and turtle classroom the paint was peeling on the walls. A photos were taken.
Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 734 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 11, 2021Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
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