The Goddard School

5145 RANCH ROAD 620 N BLDG H, Austin, TX 78732Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

49 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 4, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
The Goddard School
License number
1554914
Location
5145 RANCH ROAD 620 N BLDG H, Austin, TX 78732
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 15.8/100
Inspection record
49 inspections, last inspected February 4, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor15.8 / 100
Health40/100
Safety0/100
Staffing15/100
Compliance0/100

54

Total Violations

Feb 4, 2026

Last Inspection

166

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (54)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Feb 4, 2026

Children immunization records were reviewed for the HASA, 3 of the 10 records were not up to date.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 4, 2026

The feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months old were only available from November.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Feb 4, 2026

Children immunization records were reviewed for the HASA, 3 of the 10 records were not up to date.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 4, 2026

The feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months old were only available from November.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Dec 17, 2025

A notarized affidavit was missing from a personnel file

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Dec 17, 2025

A notarized affidavit was missing from a personnel file

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Aug 13, 2025

One employee record was missing a driver's license or photo identification. This was corrected at inspection when a copy of the driver's license was made.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Aug 13, 2025

Seven of the records reviewed had missing pre-employment affidavits.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 13, 2025

Two employees were missing a notarized affidavit in their personnel file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 13, 2025

The operation did not have an updated fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 13, 2025

The operation did not have an updated fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Aug 13, 2025

Two caregivers did not have the full training hours for the last training year. They each had 13.5 training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Aug 13, 2025

Seven of the records reviewed had missing pre-employment affidavits.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 13, 2025

Two employees were missing a notarized affidavit in their personnel file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Aug 13, 2025

Two caregivers did not have the full training hours for the last training year. They each had 13.5 training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Aug 13, 2025

One employee record was missing a driver's license or photo identification. This was corrected at inspection when a copy of the driver's license was made.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 22, 2025

This investigation found that a child was left on a playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 22, 2025

This investigation found that a child was left on a playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 14, 2024

An injury requiring medical treatment was not reported to Child Care Regulation was not reported within 48 hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Oct 14, 2024

An injury requiring medical treatment was not reported to Child Care Regulation was not reported within 48 hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Mar 26, 2024

Three caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Mar 26, 2024

Four children naptime cots were placed in a way that did not provide adequate spacing for children or caregivers to walk.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Mar 26, 2024

Four children naptime cots were placed in a way that did not provide adequate spacing for children or caregivers to walk.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Mar 26, 2024

The operation's morning and afternoon snacks do not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Mar 26, 2024

Three caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Mar 26, 2024

The operation's morning and afternoon snacks do not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 14, 2024

Two children are missing the required immunization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 14, 2024

Two children are missing the required immunization.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Nov 28, 2023

Fire extinguishers have not been checked monthly at all this school year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.501(a)(8)Nov 28, 2023

There is no suspension/expulsion policy in the operation's Policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Nov 28, 2023

Nap mats were not labelled with children's names or a number in any of the classrooms in which they are used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.501(a)(8)Nov 28, 2023

There is no suspension/expulsion policy in the operation's Policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Nov 28, 2023

Nap mats were not labelled with children's names or a number in any of the classrooms in which they are used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Nov 28, 2023

Fire extinguishers have not been checked monthly at all this school year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 2, 2023

It was found through an investigation that two children were left unattended on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 2, 2023

It was found through an investigation that two children were left unattended on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jan 17, 2023

It was found during the investigation a caregiver was unaware a child was left in the restroom during transition time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jan 17, 2023

It was found during the investigation a caregiver was unaware a child was left in the restroom during transition time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Dec 5, 2022

It was found during the inspection the operation had reduced ratio during naptime with an infant present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4205(a)Dec 5, 2022

It was found during the inspection the operation had 24 infants in care and their permit only allows for 18. This was corrected at the inspection when I measured an additional infant room.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Dec 5, 2022

It was found during the inspection the operation had reduced ratio during naptime with an infant present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4205(a)Dec 5, 2022

It was found during the inspection the operation had 24 infants in care and their permit only allows for 18. This was corrected at the inspection when I measured an additional infant room.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 15, 2022

1 caregiver did not have a CPR or First aid certification on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Aug 15, 2022

1 caregiver did not have a CPR or First aid certification on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Jun 1, 2022

The operation's last documented fire inspection was in October 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jun 1, 2022

6 out of 10 staff files reviewed were missing proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Jun 1, 2022

The operation's last documented fire inspection was in October 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jun 1, 2022

6 out of 10 staff files reviewed were missing proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)May 23, 2022

Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver inappriately discpline a child in care. Note: This was corrected when the operation terminated the caregiver and made a report with the abuse and neglect hotline.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2803(4)May 23, 2022

Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver inappriately discpline a child in care. Note: This was corrected when the operation terminated the caregiver and made a report with the abuse and neglect hotline.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 7, 2022

The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 7, 2022

The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)May 11, 2021

Information obtained during the investigation inspection found that a caregiver was observed swatting a child on the bottom when the child attempted to climb on a table in the classroom. This was corrected when the operation terminated the careviger and self reported the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)May 11, 2021

Information obtained during the investigation inspection found that a caregiver was observed swatting a child on the bottom when the child attempted to climb on a table in the classroom. This was corrected when the operation terminated the careviger and self reported the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Goddard School's safety grade?

The Goddard School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.8 out of 100.

How many violations does The Goddard School have?

The Goddard School has 54 total violations on record, including 32 critical, 22 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Goddard School last inspected?

The Goddard School was last inspected on February 4, 2026.

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