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The Goddard School

27528 Westridge Creek Lane, Katy, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 207 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (4 of 19). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #107 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 35%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #107 of 167 centers in Katy
9High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 23 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 24, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 19, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision4
Health & medication3
Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
The operation did not provide or complete the incident/illness report for a child that was left unattended on the playground to licensing during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2026
HighJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
A child was left unattended on the playground on 07/10/2026. The operation did not notify licensing within the required forty-eight hours. Licensing was notified by an anonymous report on 07/15/2026.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2026
MediumJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The incident occurred on 07/10/2026. The Incident/Illness report was not shared with the parents within the required forty-eight hours. The incident/illness report was not provided to the parents and not signed by the parents until 07/24/2026.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2026
HighJul 15, 2026Found 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 left unattended on the playground.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2026
Medium HighJun 17, 2026InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Caregiver was observed to be using their cell phone during nap time while supervising children during nap time.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
HighJul 23, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A 1 year old child was observed walking around the classroom with a container of diaper cream.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2024
HighJun 28, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A cabinet inside the infant room was observed to be unlocked with cleaning chemicals inside. ** The cabinet door was locked during the inspection. **
Correction verified Jul 23, 2024
Medium HighJan 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The last annual fire inspection was conducted 6/6/2022.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2024
MediumFeb 1, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS §746.615(a)
One child does not have proper documentation on file for immunization exemption record.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2023
Medium HighFeb 1, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Preschool 1 classroom had 16 three year old children and only 1 caregiver. The limit is 15 children. The second caregiver came in class approximately 5 minutes later, then a third caregiver came in 2 minutes later.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
Medium HighJan 5, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
A caregiver has been employed over 90 days and is missing 4 hours of preservice training.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2023
HighJul 1, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The child safety alarm was not functioning as intended by the manufacturer at inspection for one bus.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
Medium HighJul 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
Transportation training was last completed August 2019 by the director.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2022
HighJun 21, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregivers failed to assess a child's head for injury following a fall; an injury was sustained requiring medical treatment.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
CPR training provided for review for two staff was obtained through an online source that does not allow for practice on a manikin.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2022
Medium HighApr 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
A health inspection was last completed on 04.05.21.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2022
HighApr 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A fire inspection was last completed on 11.17.20.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
HighApr 25, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A five year old child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 20 minutes.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
HighOct 19, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information obtained a child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 5 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity207 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 25, 2018
DirectorAlexandra Charry
Phone2813921133
State operation #1680386

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.

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 Katy, 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 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 15, 2026: “Report Situation Placing Children at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is tied for #107 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Aug 24, 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 1680386 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.