Texas records · KAUFMAN County · HEARTLAND

The Goddard School of Forney

Licensed Center in HEARTLAND, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 19, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4080 ABBEY RD, HEARTLAND, TX 75126 3406
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 19, 2021
Operation number: 1708072
Licensed capacity: 196 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	26
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	14
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,698
Citations recorded	25
Record covers	January 27, 2022 – November 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	13
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionNovember 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 7, 20261 citation recorded1 of 324 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

Three children did not have feeding instructions.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High

During the March 12th inspection, a portable air conditioner unit and fans were observed being used with no safeguards and without being mounted. Some of the fans were not in use during the inspection. These items were removed during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated ProperlyRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not maintain a well-ventilated environment due to ongoing air conditioning issues.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 13, 20251 citation recorded1 of 940 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

9 of the 10 staff files reviewed had CPR/ Frist Aid training that did not have a skills portion conducted.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 5, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

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

The director did not use good judgment when yelling at staff in front of children.

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

InspectionFebruary 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 21, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed to yell at children and speak to them in a mean way.

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

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

A caregiver treated a child harshly when she snatched an item from their hands causing the child to fall.

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

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High

The operation used space heaters in the classrooms that were not mounted.

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

InspectionJanuary 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 324 standards cited at this visit

ReportDecember 5, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

One caregiver did not use good judgement when assisting a child to have a bowel movement.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 31, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility OccurrenceRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not report unsafe conditions in a timely manner.

Correction verified by the state on March 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 927 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 9, 20231 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%Risk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The assigned director was working part time hours while at the operation

Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2023.

InspectionJanuary 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 3, 20233 citations recorded3 of 317 standards cited at this visit

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

Feeding schedules are not kept updated monty for infants not ready for table food.

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

746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in careRisk level: High

Staff are not aware of use the child safety alarm in the van used to transport children.

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

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High

Operation is not following conditions of two staff members with provisional background checks.

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

ReportJuly 18, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium

The operation uses their own form, that does not include all the same information required when a child has a medical emergency.

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

ReportJune 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 7, 20223 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2419(4) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and SnacksRisk level: High

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. An infant was not fed the regular meals provided by the parent.

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

746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of FoodRisk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not update daily reports one two separate days.

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

746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming CaregiverRisk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not share vital information when an infant was moved to another class.

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

ReportMarch 3, 20224 citations recorded4 of 6 standards cited at this visit

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The owner did not follow all the the conditions of the provisional background check.

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

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

A classroom was observed to be over ratio by two children.

Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic childRisk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child's daily report showed they were given food during the day they were allergic to.

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

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The director left the operation the previous week and licensing had not been notified at the time of the investigation inspection.

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

InspectionMarch 3, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver was present without a cleared background check.

Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 1, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A parent did not receive a daily report for the child's daily activities, diapers, and feeding.

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

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

This standard was reviewed in part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child did not receive a timely diaper change during their time in care.

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

InspectionJanuary 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 796 standards cited at this visit

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