The Goddard School

Licensed Center in KATY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 25, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 27528 WESTRIDGE CREEK LANE, KATY, TX 77494 4140
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 25, 2018
Operation number: 1680386
Licensed capacity: 207 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	21
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,062
Citations recorded	19
Record covers	October 19, 2021 – August 24, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	7
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 15, 20264 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium

The incident occurred on 07/10/2026. The Incident/Illness report was not shared with the parents within the required forty-eight hours. The incident/illness report was not provided to the parents and not signed by the parents until 07/24/2026.

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

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

A child was left unattended on the playground on 07/10/2026. The operation did not notify licensing within the required forty-eight hours. Licensing was notified by an anonymous report on 07/15/2026.

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

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

The operation did not provide or complete the incident/illness report for a child that was left unattended on the playground to licensing during the inspection.

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

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 left unattended on the playground.

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

InspectionJune 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 17, 20261 citation recorded1 of 593 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

Caregiver was observed to be using their cell phone during nap time while supervising children during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 31, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 685 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

A 1 year old child was observed walking around the classroom with a container of diaper cream.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 28, 20241 citation recorded1 of 584 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

A cabinet inside the infant room was observed to be unlocked with cleaning chemicals inside. ** The cabinet door was locked during the inspection. **

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

InspectionJanuary 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

The last annual fire inspection was conducted 6/6/2022.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 118 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 1, 20232 citations recorded2 of 254 standards cited at this visit

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

Preschool 1 classroom had 16 three year old children and only 1 caregiver. The limit is 15 children. The second caregiver came in class approximately 5 minutes later, then a third caregiver came in 2 minutes later.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHSRisk level: Medium

One child does not have proper documentation on file for immunization exemption record.

Correction verified by the state on February 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 5, 20231 citation recorded1 of 253 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver has been employed over 90 days and is missing 4 hours of preservice training.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 1, 20222 citations recorded2 of 538 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Transportation training was last completed August 2019 by the director.

Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The child safety alarm was not functioning as intended by the manufacturer at inspection for one bus.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 21, 20222 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

Caregivers failed to assess a child's head for injury following a fall; an injury was sustained requiring medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

CPR training provided for review for two staff was obtained through an online source that does not allow for practice on a manikin.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 20222 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

A health inspection was last completed on 04.05.21.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2022.

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

A fire inspection was last completed on 11.17.20.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 25, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

A five year old child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 20 minutes.

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

InspectionNovember 24, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 19, 2021Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

Based on the information obtained a child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 5 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on November 24, 2021.

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.