The Goddard School
Does The Goddard School have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 41 child-care citations for The Goddard School in CORINTH, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 8 are recorded at the High level and 22 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 8 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
Show 38 earlier citations
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A toy was in an infant's crib while the infant was sleeping.
- High
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
The director placed an employee with zero annual training in classrooms to supervise children.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child at the operation does not have the required immunization records on file.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Owner of the operation does not have a current CPR training on file. The owner also provides transportation on field trips.
- Medium High
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
It was determined that a child was redirected in an inappropriate manner, leading to an injury that required medical attention.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One staff is missing current training in CPR.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One staff is missing current training in First aid.
- Medium High
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
During the follow up, a caregiver was observed serving green beans on children's plates with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil.
- Medium High
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
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.
- Medium High
746.3301(a) - Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
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.
- Medium High
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the operation used food as a reward to achieve desired outcome.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
An employee did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
- Medium High
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
A caregiver supervising infants has not received required training to care for children under the age of 24 months.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
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.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
- Medium High
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Two caregivers did not know the ages of the children that they were superving and did not attempt to find the information.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
An employee did not wash there hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
- Medium High
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
One caregiver supervising infants has not received training to care for children under 24 months old.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The operation did not notify Licensing or all parents about positive Covid cases of staff and children.
- Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
A caregiver with no pre-service training was observed supervising children.
- Medium High
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on information obtained, it was determined that caregivers conduct administrative and janitorial duties while supervising children.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on information obtained, the center has been out of ratio three days out of one week.
- Medium High
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.
- Medium High
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed eating food off of a bare table.
- Medium High
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child at the operation with a known allergy does not have a food allergy plan.
- Medium
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
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
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated.
- Medium
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
One staff file was observed missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
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.
- Medium
746.3301(e) - Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
During the follow up inspection, it was determined staff are unaware of the procedures if second servings of food are needed by children.
- Medium
746.3301(e) - Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
Based on information gathered. The operation has not been providing enough food to allow children to have second servings.
- Medium
746.3309(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
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.
- Medium
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
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.
- Medium
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
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.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One employee did not have required documents in their personnel records.
- Medium
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation has two epinephrine injections and a bottle of benadryl that is on file and expired.
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