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The Goddard School

1720 Crescent Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77077 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 172 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (4 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
7Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Sleep safety4
Supervision3
Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
During the follow up, the caregiver was asked to provide the ages of the children in the classroom but was unable to do so.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
Medium HighFeb 10, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
When asked the caregiver the age of the children in the classroom, the caregiver was unable to state the ages of the children being cared for.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
HighFeb 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity §746.201(11)
The infant capacity is 20. There were 21 infants present during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
HighDec 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/7/23.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
Medium HighJul 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One out of five caregivers were missing the 24 hours of annual training. The operation failed to have training in by the requested original deadline of 6/6/24.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2024
MediumMay 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
I observed one expired emergency medication during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and calling the parent.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One out of five caregivers was missing the 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2024
HighNov 2, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was conducted 10/26/22.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
MediumSep 21, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Observed mats not properly labeled in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection with a number chart generated.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 13, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child in care was placed in the restroom for naptime which left the child unsupervised.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023
HighJul 13, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Poor judgement was used by a caregiver when a child in care was placed in the restroom on the floor to take a nap.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023
HighOct 4, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
2 infants 2 months and 5 months were observed to be sleeping in a baby bouncer and swing. One child was removed upon entering the classroom, the other infant was not removed until Licensing informed the caregiver the infant was sleep
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 4, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping on the floor. NOTE: The infant was removed and placed in a crib
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
HighOct 4, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427
An infant was observed being placed on their stomach for sleep
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 4, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
There are several places on the wall where the paint is chipped in the Pre K classroom.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2021
Medium HighOct 4, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
1 cihild's record did not have an updated shot record to reflect the MMR vaccine was taken.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity172 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 6, 2013
DirectorTiffany Brigham
Phone2815960300
State operation #1499142

Common questions

Does The Goddard School take infants?

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

What are The 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 The Goddard School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Goddard School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 10, 2026: “AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Goddard School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Mar 3, 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 1499142 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.