The Goddard School
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
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)
Children immunization records were reviewed for the HASA, 3 of the 10 records were not up to date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11
The feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months old were only available from November.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11
Children immunization records were reviewed for the HASA, 3 of the 10 records were not up to date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11
The feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months old were only available from November.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11
A notarized affidavit was missing from a personnel file
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
A notarized affidavit was missing from a personnel file
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
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
Seven of the records reviewed had missing pre-employment affidavits.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-22
Two employees were missing a notarized affidavit in their personnel file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-22
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30
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
Seven of the records reviewed had missing pre-employment affidavits.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-22
Two employees were missing a notarized affidavit in their personnel file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-22
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
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
This investigation found that a child was left on a playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01
This investigation found that a child was left on a playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01
An injury requiring medical treatment was not reported to Child Care Regulation was not reported within 48 hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
An injury requiring medical treatment was not reported to Child Care Regulation was not reported within 48 hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
Three caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
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
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
The operation's morning and afternoon snacks do not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Three caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
The operation's morning and afternoon snacks do not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Two children are missing the required immunization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29
Two children are missing the required immunization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29
Fire extinguishers have not been checked monthly at all this school year.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30
There is no suspension/expulsion policy in the operation's Policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08
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
There is no suspension/expulsion policy in the operation's Policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08
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
Fire extinguishers have not been checked monthly at all this school year.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30
It was found through an investigation that two children were left unattended on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
It was found through an investigation that two children were left unattended on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
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
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
It was found during the inspection the operation had reduced ratio during naptime with an infant present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05
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
It was found during the inspection the operation had reduced ratio during naptime with an infant present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05
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
1 caregiver did not have a CPR or First aid certification on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12
1 caregiver did not have a CPR or First aid certification on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-12
The operation's last documented fire inspection was in October 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01
6 out of 10 staff files reviewed were missing proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01
The operation's last documented fire inspection was in October 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01
6 out of 10 staff files reviewed were missing proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01
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
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
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11
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
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.