The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Pearland, TX, licensed for up to 298 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (14 of 25). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #57 of 66 centers in Pearland and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During the inspection I observed that the operation did not have a complete fire inspection due to the operation needing repairs to be completed at the facility.
During the inspection I observed that child’s file at the operation was missing emergency contacts.
During the inspection I observed that a caregiver’s staff file was missing documentation of training hours.
During the inspection I observed that a caregiver at the operation was in care of children that was not listed on the operations people list and a background check had not been completed for the caregiver.
During the inspection I observed that the operation did not have a complete fire inspection due to the operation needing repairs to be completed at the facility.
During the inspection 1 out of 10 staff files did not have current CPR/First Aidavailable for review. It expired 6/2025.
Seven out of ten caregivers are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. The training certificates were requested but were not submitted by the operation.
One out of ten children is missing the physician's information on their admission form.
Seven out of ten caregivers are missing training in the following topics: -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.
The operation's annual sanitation inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 11/14/2022.
Four out of ten children are missing current immunization records on file for review.
In the light bulbs classroom, a caregiver with conditions was observed alone with the children during nap time.
One out of ten employees was missing 3 clock hours of annual training on file for review.
One out of ten children were missing current immunization records on file for review.
Two out of ten employees do not have documentation showing hands on training and testing were completed in person.
One out of ten employees does not have first aid certification training on file for review.
Three out of ten caregivers were missing a notarized affidavit on file.
One out two caregivers personnel files evaluated is missing a high school diploma.
One out of nine caregivers was missing a high school diploma in their file.
The director has completed twenty out of thirty hours of annual training for the last annual training year.
Six out of nine caregivers were missing required annual training.
Seven out of nine caregivers were missing affidavits in their file for review.
The director did not have any required annual training records for review.
Three out of nine caregivers records evaluated did not have current CPR/First aid certification.
Two out of nine caregivers were missing a high school diploma or the equivalent on file for review.
About this center
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 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 10, 2026: “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 Pearland?
It is tied for #57 of 66 centers in Pearland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Jun 25, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1674463 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.