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The Goddard School

3531 Corinth Pkwy, Corinth, TX 76208 · Denton County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Corinth, TX, licensed for up to 214 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 28 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 38 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (8 of 38). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 6 centers in Corinth and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 19%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#6 of 6 centers in Corinth
7High risk
21Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
38 citations from 28 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications8
Food & feeding6
Staff ratios6
Health & medication6
Caregiver conduct3
Supervision3
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety2
Sleep safety2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 22, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Owner of the operation does not have a current CPR training on file. The owner also provides transportation on field trips.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
HighOct 6, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Staff did not use good judgment by not following operational procedures for release of a child. The child did not leave the building, but was released at pick up time to another family.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
MediumAug 30, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director is missing the following training in; (1)Emergency preparedness (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Sep 1, 2023
MediumAug 30, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2023
Medium HighJul 13, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior §746.2803(4)(C)
It was determined that a child was redirected in an inappropriate manner, leading to an injury that required medical attention.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
MediumNov 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
One staff file was observed missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2022
HighNov 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver without a complete background check had access to children. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection and the background check was reran.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
Medium HighSep 6, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One staff is missing current training in First aid.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
Medium HighSep 6, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One staff is missing current training in CPR.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following: Ten staff files are missing how the staff qualify as a caregiver. Seven staff files are missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies, and Ten staff are missing orientation statement for Abuse and Neglect Training.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2022
MediumAug 9, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving §746.3301(e)
During the follow up inspection, it was determined staff are unaware of the procedures if second servings of food are needed by children.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022
Medium HighAug 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
During the follow up, a caregiver was observed serving green beans on children's plates with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022
HighJun 24, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgment when not conducting a name to face of the class when coming back inside from a fire drill. This resulted in a child being separated from their class.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
HighJun 17, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
MediumJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
Infants are not given opportunities for outdoor activity on a regular basis. The operation does not have opportunities for outdoor activities on the written activity schedule.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2022
Medium HighMay 24, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
Based on observations and information gathered, the cook does not ensure food is at the proper temperature before distributing the food. A caregiver was observed serving food with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil and using the same gloved hand to operate a walkie-talkie.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumMay 24, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving §746.3301(e)
Based on information gathered. The operation has not been providing enough food to allow children to have second servings.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
Medium HighMay 24, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks §746.3301(a)
Based on information gathered, the operation does not have adequate food on hand to provide meals to every child enrolled at two days out of the week. Based on information gathered the operation does not provide alternative meals for children when they do not bring food from home or do not want to eat the food being served. Based information gathered operation does not follow the meal patterns established by the USDA and CACFP.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumMay 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
Infants are not given opportunities for outdoor activity on a regular basis. The operation does not have opportunities for outdoor activities on the written activity schedule.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022
Medium HighMay 11, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward §746.3301(h)
Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the operation used food as a reward to achieve desired outcome.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2022
MediumMay 11, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement §746.3309(a)
Based on information gathered, it was determined the operation encourages parents to provide meals and snacks for children enrolled, but has not included a statement in its enrollment agreement and has not added an addendum explaining that if a parent is choosing to provide meals and/or snacks from home, the operation is not responsible for its nutritional value or meeting daily food needs of the child.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium HighApr 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
A caregiver supervising infants has not received required training to care for children under the age of 24 months.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
Medium HighApr 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
An employee did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
HighApr 21, 2022Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Based on information obtained, a 3-month-old infant has been placed in a crib multiple times with a bib around its neck while sleeping.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2022
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
An employee did not wash there hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2022
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
Two caregivers did not know the ages of the children that they were superving and did not attempt to find the information.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2022
Medium HighApr 4, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
One caregiver supervising infants has not received training to care for children under 24 months old.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
HighApr 4, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A toy was in an infant's crib while the infant was sleeping.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
Medium HighApr 4, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an injury of a child in the care of the operation that required treatment by a medical professional within the required two day time fame. The operation was notified of the injury on 3/28/2022 and did not notify licensing until 3/31/2022.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
Medium HighMar 31, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
Based on information obtained, it was determined that caregivers conduct administrative and janitorial duties while supervising children.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
Medium HighMar 17, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink §746.3421(b)
A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
Medium HighMar 17, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Children were observed eating food off of a bare table.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
HighMar 14, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
The director placed an employee with zero annual training in classrooms to supervise children.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on information obtained, the center has been out of ratio three days out of one week.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
The operation did not notify Licensing or all parents about positive Covid cases of staff and children.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
A caregiver with no pre-service training was observed supervising children.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
MediumMar 14, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One employee did not have required documents in their personnel records.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity214 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 21, 2019
DirectorMelissa Sturm
Phone9402782020
State operation #1690156

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?

7 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 North Central Texas area, which includes Corinth, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has The Goddard School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 6, 2023: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is #6 of 6 centers in Corinth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

Aug 26, 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 1690156 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.