The Goddard School (The Greater Heights)

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 3, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 835 W 23RD ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008 1733
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 3, 2019
Operation number: 1689593
Licensed capacity: 207 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,174
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	November 24, 2021 – August 18, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High	8
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 18, 20261 citation recorded1 of 696 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

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

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 568 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 700 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 11, 20237 citations recorded7 of 563 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2023. 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

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

Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

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

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

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

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

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

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

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

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

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 12, 20223 citations recorded3 of 639 standards cited at this visit

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

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

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2022.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 1, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 24, 20211 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2021. 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.