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The Goddard School

3429 Fm 2920 Rd, Spring, TX 77388 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Spring, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 13). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #84 of 134 centers in Spring and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #84 of 134 centers in Spring
4High risk
3Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Health & medication2
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director is missing the listed required annual training topics: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Sep 15, 2026
Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director and one staff member did not have the required two hours of transportation safety training.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2026
MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three staff members are missing one or more of the listed required annual training topics: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Sep 15, 2026
Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
During the inspection it was observed that the diaper changing table in one of the classrooms was equipped with a non-waterproof mattress.
Medium HighJun 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
While evaluating employee records it was observed that one caregiver had 8 of the required 24 hours of training for the last full year of employment.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
HighJun 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
It was observed during the monitoring inspection that the annual Fire Inspection was past due since 05/21/2025.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
HighDec 7, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately while out on the playground.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
MediumOct 17, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for infants.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024
HighOct 17, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Two caregivers outside did not know how many children were in their care.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
HighOct 17, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
Three infants were observed to be wearing pacifier clips while sleeping and playing.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
MediumOct 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children did not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
MediumOct 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two caregivers did not have documentation of the required 24 annual training hours.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 22, 2016
DirectorStephanie Day
Phone2818255456
State operation #1618922

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 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.

How much does The Goddard School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Goddard School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Spring, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has The Goddard School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 16, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is tied for #84 of 134 centers in Spring by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1618922 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.