The Goddard School
Does The Goddard School have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 10 child-care citations for The Goddard School in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 4 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 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the investigation. It was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom between 2-4 minutes.
- High
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Two out of 10 file that were infants, did not have the safe sleep form.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation, there were sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not use good judgment when she picked two children up by only one of their arms and with only one of her hands.
Show 7 earlier citations
- High
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The pre-k classroom caregiver was not aware of how many children she was caring for during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One out of five files did not have a CPR/First Aid card in the file.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The light fixture was hanging on one side in the in the preschool 2 (3-4yrs.) classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the handy man came and fixed the hanging light fixture. 10/12/2022
- Medium High
746.3701(7) - Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
The storage chest on all the playgrounds did not have a id support on them and it was open and accessible to the children. Note: This was corrected when the director put a safety lock on each storage chest that was on the outdoor playground. 10/12/2022.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom was observed to be out of ratio.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Ten children's files were reviewed. One file did not have the complete emergency contact information documented. One file did not have the emergency authorization form completed. One file did not have the health provider statement. Two of the files did not have admission dates documented. One of the files did not have health care information documented.
- Low
746.609(b) - Update Admission Information - Parent Sign and Date
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two of the files have not been updated in a year.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.