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The Goddard School of Forney

4080 Abbey Rd, Heartland, TX 75126 · Kaufman County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Goddard School of Forney is a licensed child care center in Heartland, TX, licensed for up to 196 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (5 of 25). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #31 of 38 centers in Kaufman County and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #31 of 38 centers in Kaufman County
9High risk
13Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 25 inspections and 11 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding5
Caregiver conduct4
Health & medication4
Other standards3
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 7, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Three children did not have feeding instructions.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2026
Medium HighMar 10, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
During the March 12th inspection, a portable air conditioner unit and fans were observed being used with no safeguards and without being mounted. Some of the fans were not in use during the inspection. These items were removed during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2026
Medium HighMar 10, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly §746.3407(10)
The operation did not maintain a well-ventilated environment due to ongoing air conditioning issues.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2026
Medium HighNov 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
9 of the 10 staff files reviewed had CPR/ Frist Aid training that did not have a skills portion conducted.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighMar 5, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The director did not use good judgment when yelling at staff in front of children.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
HighFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
A caregiver was observed to yell at children and speak to them in a mean way.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
The operation used space heaters in the classrooms that were not mounted.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
HighFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver treated a child harshly when she snatched an item from their hands causing the child to fall.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
HighDec 5, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
One caregiver did not use good judgement when assisting a child to have a bowel movement.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
Medium HighJan 31, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence §746.305(a)(1)
The operation did not report unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2024
Medium HighAug 9, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The assigned director was working part time hours while at the operation
Correction verified Aug 14, 2023
HighJan 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
Operation is not following conditions of two staff members with provisional background checks.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2023
MediumJan 3, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Feeding schedules are not kept updated monty for infants not ready for table food.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2023
HighJan 3, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care §746.5625(c)
Staff are not aware of use the child safety alarm in the van used to transport children.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2023
MediumJul 18, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
The operation uses their own form, that does not include all the same information required when a child has a medical emergency.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium HighMar 7, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver §746.1203(11)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not share vital information when an infant was moved to another class.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighMar 7, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food §746.2431(2)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not update daily reports one two separate days.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
HighMar 7, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks §746.2419(4)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. An infant was not fed the regular meals provided by the parent.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
HighMar 3, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
Medium HighMar 3, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
A classroom was observed to be over ratio by two children.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
HighMar 3, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The owner did not follow all the the conditions of the provisional background check.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighMar 3, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child's daily report showed they were given food during the day they were allergic to.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighMar 3, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §746.303(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The director left the operation the previous week and licensing had not been notified at the time of the investigation inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighMar 1, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
This standard was reviewed in part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child did not receive a timely diaper change during their time in care.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighMar 1, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A parent did not receive a daily report for the child's daily activities, diapers, and feeding.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity196 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 19, 2021
DirectorHeather Cowles
Phone9724308885
State operation #1708072

Common questions

Does The Goddard School of Forney take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are The Goddard School of Forney’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 of Forney accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Goddard School of Forney cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Goddard School of Forney for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Heartland, 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 of Forney had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 5, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Goddard School of Forney compare with other daycares in Kaufman County?

It is tied for #31 of 38 centers in Kaufman County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Goddard School of Forney last inspected?

Aug 21, 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 1708072 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.