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Goddard School

1695 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002 · Collin County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Allen, TX, licensed for up to 214 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 8). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 33 centers in Allen and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 26%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#26 of 33 centers in Allen
6High risk
2Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 9 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct2
Child protection2
Building & playground safety1
Health & medication1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 24, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Employees Discipline Own Children §746.2807
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did discipline there own child by utilizing corporal punishment. This was done while the caregiver was working and present in front of other children.
Correction verified May 15, 2026
HighMar 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation s most recent fire inspection with the local fire marshal was not available for review at the time of inspection. The last documented fire inspection was on 11/4/24.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
Medium HighMar 18, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified §746.613(c)(1)
One child did not have a complete affidavit for their immunization exemption. The form was signed, dated, and notarized but did not indicate which immunizations he would no longer be receiving.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2026
HighFeb 5, 2026InspectionChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
HighDec 1, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined the caregivers were trained per center policy to conduct a name to face roll call at every transition point. This was not completed when the class returned to their room.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
HighDec 1, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
HighDec 1, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
HighAug 2, 2022InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
2 of the 6 children were observed using sleep sacks that used swaddling straps secured across the infant's chest. One child was observed asleep. One was observed awake.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity214 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 16, 2009
DirectorSarah Schmotzer
Phone9725299007
State operation #929606

Common questions

Does Goddard School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Goddard School’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Goddard School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Goddard School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 18, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Goddard School compare with other daycares in Allen?

It is #26 of 33 centers in Allen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Goddard School last inspected?

Aug 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 929606 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.