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The Goddard School of Fort Worth

8600 Currency Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76131 · Tarrant County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Goddard School of Fort Worth is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 194 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (3 of 13). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #93 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 52% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 52%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #93 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
10High risk
1Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 25 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 14, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 12, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct3
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Supervision2
Child protection1
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 3, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found a caregiver raised their voice in the classroom as a response to children's behavior.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026
HighFeb 3, 2026Found during an investigationChild protection
Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.307(a)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found that an incident with inappropriate discipline occurred between a staff member and a child in care and the operation administration did not provide information regarding the incident to the parent.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026
MediumFeb 3, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that the operation did not create or provide an incident report for situation that placed a child at risk of harm when a caregiver inappropriately disciplined them.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026
HighFeb 3, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that a caregiver raised their hand in a threatening manner to a child, as if they were going to slap them
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026
MediumAug 21, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
2 of the infant feeding forms reviewed had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025
HighMay 2, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation did not immediately notify parents of an incident allegation that may have placed their child at risk.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighMay 2, 2025Found 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)
The caregivers were not able to ensure a child's well-being by being aware of each child's ongoing actions in the restroom.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
Medium HighJan 24, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
It was determined that the operation exceeded child caregiver ratio.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
HighOct 10, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Children were transported without emergency medical authorization forms on bus.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
HighAug 22, 2022InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
An infant was on a swing for more than 15 minutes, until the infant fall asleep.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022
HighAug 22, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
It was obseved a four months old infant sleeping on a swing.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022
HighApr 19, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did nor demonstrated competency while performing her duties. A caregiver did not follow procedures during transitions, the caregiver did not count all children after taking the children outside, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
Correction verified May 4, 2022
HighApr 19, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver did not follow procedures during transitions, the caregiver did not count all children after taking the children outside, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
Correction verified May 4, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity194 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 13, 2022
DirectorErika Shores
Phone8179189930
State operation #1724731

Common questions

Does The Goddard School of Fort Worth take infants?

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

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

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Goddard School of Fort Worth cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Goddard School of Fort Worth for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has The Goddard School of Fort Worth had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 3, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Goddard School of Fort Worth compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #93 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 52% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Goddard School of Fort Worth last inspected?

May 22, 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 1724731 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.