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The Goddard School

Child care center · 23133 MORTON RANCH RD, Katy, TX 77449-7802 · License 1731918

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 197. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (176)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.
3 745.651(1) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted in March.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
3 745.651(1) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
4 746.1315(a) - 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.
1 746.603(a)(6) - 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.
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - 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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.
3 746.901(6)(A) - 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.
4 746.2909(1) - 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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.
3 746.901(6)(A) - 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.
1 746.603(a)(6) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
3 745.651(1) - 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.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted in March.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.
4 746.1315(a) - 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.
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
4 746.2909(1) - 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.
Yes
3 745.651(1) - 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.
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.
3 746.603(a)(4) - 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.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.
3 745.651(1) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.
4 746.2909(1) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
4 746.1315(a) - 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.
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.
3 745.651(1) - 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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.
1 746.603(a)(6) - 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.
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.
3 746.901(6)(A) - 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.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted in March.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.
3 746.603(a)(4) - 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.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill was not conducted in March.
3 746.901(6)(A) - 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.
3 746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.2909(1) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
3 745.651(1) - 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.
4 746.1315(a) - 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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - 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.
1 746.603(a)(6) - 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.
3 745.651(1) - 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.
Yes
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - 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.
3 745.651(1) - 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.
4 746.1315(a) - 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.
3 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
3 746.901(6)(A) - 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.
3 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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