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The Goddard School

A licensed child care center in Katy, Texas 77449

23133 Morton Ranch Rd, Katy, Texas 77449. (346) 322-1800.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 6 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: Medium High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

6 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.

20 inspections on record. The latest, on May 26, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

6 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

6 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

May 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    “A caregiver had not maintained current First Aid and CPR certification training. The caregiver’s First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 05/21/2026 and had not been renewed.”

    Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 10, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2026.

Jun 4, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by one caregiver. The required training topics are 3. administering medication and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 11, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 9, 2025.

  • Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    “The required annual training on the following topic had not been completed by the director, 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

    Rule 746.1311(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 11, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 9, 2025.

Jun 5, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the caregivers. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2024.

  • Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    “The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations.”

    Rule 746.1311(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 7, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Three children’s records lacked the updated immunization record. One child’s record lacked the immunization record on file. The child’s record was received.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2024.

16 deficiencies older than three years
Jul 19, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

    “The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 28, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 25, 2023.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “Two children’s records lacked the health statement from a health professional.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 2, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 25, 2023.

  • Children’s Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

    “Two children’s records lacked the hearing/vision screening. One child’s record was received during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(6). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 2, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 25, 2023.

Apr 27, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    “Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver in care of a group of children did not know the number of children in their care when they transitioned from the playground. to the classroom.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 30, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 13, 2023.

  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 30, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 13, 2023.

Jan 30, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

    “A former caregiver was not inactivated within 7 days. The caregiver last day was on 1/20/23. This was corrected at the inspection.”

    Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 30, 2023.

Apr 22, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “A fire drill was not conducted in March.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 27, 2022.

  • Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

    “There were 8 individuals with an active background check (BGC) who are no longer associated with the operation.”

    Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 26, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 26, 2022.

  • Posting Requirements - License

    “The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.”

    Rule 746.401(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 26, 2022.

  • Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

    “The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.”

    Rule 746.4913. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022. Correction verified: May 3, 2022.

  • Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

    “Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.”

    Rule 746.901(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 26, 2022.

  • Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center’s operational policies

    “One staff did not have the employee stated regarding center policies.”

    Rule 746.901(6)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 26, 2022.

  • Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    “Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.”

    Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022. Correction verified: May 2, 2022.

Mar 10, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

    “In classrooms toddler and prek, there was a cot that blocked the door in each classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when each respective caregiver moved the cot.”

    Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 10, 2022.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 11, 2022.

Dec 27, 2021: inspection1 deficiency

  • Policies Comply with Rules

    The inspectors’ words, 214 words

    “The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include: how and when parents will be notified of changes to the policies; Some topics related to the policies on activities which may include the following: The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Some abuse/neglect policies which may include: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regardingchild abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.”

    Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 7, 2022.

All 29 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
May 26, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
May 22, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
May 19, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 26, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 25, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 5, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Oct 16, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 19, 2023Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jul 3, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jun 22, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 13, 2023InspectionNo violation found
May 1, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Apr 27, 2023Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Jan 30, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 18, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Nov 4, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo violation found
May 24, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Apr 22, 2022Inspection7 deficiencies cited
Apr 20, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 10, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Dec 27, 2021Inspection1 deficiency cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 6, 2022.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 197 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 9 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: ELD).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 6.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 2,139 in Harris County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
The Goddard School This child care provider6
Texas Kids Learning Center4
Mary Morales Child Care Home7
Ha Le0
Bertha Valdes3
Holy Covenant Cdc0
Wendy Mazariego3
Kathleen Dufour0
Kinder Shine Academy12
Texas Kids Childcare19
Rayshell ButlerNot given
Golbow Elementary YMCA0
Svitlana ZievakinaNot given

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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