The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, TX, licensed for up to 162 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 21 centers in Friendswood and better than 46% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At time of inspection, Fire Inspection had not been conducted since 8/4/2025.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey 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.
Two spots in the toddler room have paint chipping.
Three staff members have not received an eligibility notification and have direct access to children.
One staff records did not contain proof of education.
The operational policy does not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
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 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?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has The Goddard School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 20, 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 Friendswood?
It is #9 of 21 centers in Friendswood by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 46% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Aug 20, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
Licensed centers nearby
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1415 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood · 1.7 mi away · 170 spotsAbout typicalPrimrose School of Friendswood
1409 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood · 1.7 mi away · 200 spotsFewer citations than mostKandiland Day School - Friendswood
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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 898248 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.