Moody Early Childhood Center

1110 MOODY AVE, Galveston, TX 77550Open
NAEYC Accredited
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

122 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 12, 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
Moody Early Childhood Center
License number
1634871
Location
1110 MOODY AVE, Galveston, TX 77550
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 58.0/100
Inspection record
122 inspections, last inspected February 12, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor58.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety78/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

73

Total Violations

Feb 12, 2026

Last Inspection

500

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (73)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 3, 2025

Toddler rooms had a plastic sink in the kitchen area broken. (This was corrected when the caregiver threw the sink away). A mat in the library was ripped. (This was corrected when a caregiver threw the mat away). In a Pre-K room there were electrical cords hanging off of the counter. (This was corrected when a staff and a caregiver cleaned up the area and ensured the cords were not hanging.) In a Pre-K room an outlet was observed uncovered. (This was corrected when the outlet was covered). In a toddler room the carpet to a small slide was fraying at the end.A baseboard in the Pre-K Room was pealing away from the wall. A changing table was observed cracked on the edge and along the side.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 3, 2025

Toddler rooms had a plastic sink in the kitchen area broken. (This was corrected when the caregiver threw the sink away). A mat in the library was ripped. (This was corrected when a caregiver threw the mat away). In a Pre-K room there were electrical cords hanging off of the counter. (This was corrected when a staff and a caregiver cleaned up the area and ensured the cords were not hanging.) In a Pre-K room an outlet was observed uncovered. (This was corrected when the outlet was covered). In a toddler room the carpet to a small slide was fraying at the end.A baseboard in the Pre-K Room was pealing away from the wall. A changing table was observed cracked on the edge and along the side.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 3, 2025

Toddler rooms had a plastic sink in the kitchen area broken. (This was corrected when the caregiver threw the sink away). A mat in the library was ripped. (This was corrected when a caregiver threw the mat away). In a Pre-K room there were electrical cords hanging off of the counter. (This was corrected when a staff and a caregiver cleaned up the area and ensured the cords were not hanging.) In a Pre-K room an outlet was observed uncovered. (This was corrected when the outlet was covered). In a toddler room the carpet to a small slide was fraying at the end.A baseboard in the Pre-K Room was pealing away from the wall. A changing table was observed cracked on the edge and along the side.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(8)Apr 16, 2025

During the walk through a two year old child who is medically diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy was strapped inside of a chair because the child was fighting with other children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(8)Apr 16, 2025

During the walk through a two year old child who is medically diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy was strapped inside of a chair because the child was fighting with other children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(8)Apr 16, 2025

During the walk through a two year old child who is medically diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy was strapped inside of a chair because the child was fighting with other children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 13, 2025

Eight infants were missing an updated infant care sheet

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 13, 2025

Eight infants were missing an updated infant care sheet

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 13, 2025

Eight infants were missing an updated infant care sheet

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. The caregiver actions were concerning when it appeared that they were targeting the child's every action.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at a child via video.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the neck.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. The caregiver actions were concerning when it appeared that they were targeting the child's every action.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at a child via video.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. The caregiver actions were concerning when it appeared that they were targeting the child's every action.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the neck.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at a child via video.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 28, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the neck.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 29, 2024

Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver did not tell the truth about the incident which led to the caregiver pulling a child's arm, which resulted in the child needing medical attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 29, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child's right arm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 29, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child's right arm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)May 29, 2024

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child's right arm.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 29, 2024

Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver did not tell the truth about the incident which led to the caregiver pulling a child's arm, which resulted in the child needing medical attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 29, 2024

Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver did not tell the truth about the incident which led to the caregiver pulling a child's arm, which resulted in the child needing medical attention.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Mar 7, 2024

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Mar 7, 2024

Based on external documentation, an incident report was not completed by the operation within the required timeframe. The incident report was completed 9 days later.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 7, 2024

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishment of grabbing a child was used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Mar 7, 2024

Based on external documentation, an incident report was not completed by the operation within the required timeframe. The incident report was completed 9 days later.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 7, 2024

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishment of grabbing a child was used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Mar 7, 2024

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Mar 7, 2024

Based on external documentation, an incident report was not completed by the operation within the required timeframe. The incident report was completed 9 days later.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 7, 2024

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishment of grabbing a child was used.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(5)Mar 7, 2024

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Feb 22, 2024

There was no drills documentation since December 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Feb 22, 2024

One file reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

Three out of ten files did not have the complete admission form paperwork.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5537(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(10)Feb 22, 2024

One file did was missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Feb 22, 2024

Four out of 10 files reviewed did not have the admission date on the form. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were added to the admission form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.0563Feb 22, 2024

The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregivers with hire date 09/18/2023 and 10/04/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Feb 22, 2024

One file reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5537(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(10)Feb 22, 2024

One file did was missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.0563Feb 22, 2024

The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregivers with hire date 09/18/2023 and 10/04/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Feb 22, 2024

One file reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

Three out of ten files did not have the complete admission form paperwork.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Feb 22, 2024

Four out of 10 files reviewed did not have the admission date on the form. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were added to the admission form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Feb 22, 2024

There was no drills documentation since December 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5537(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(10)Feb 22, 2024

One file did was missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.0563Feb 22, 2024

The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregivers with hire date 09/18/2023 and 10/04/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

Three out of ten files did not have the complete admission form paperwork.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Feb 22, 2024

Four out of 10 files reviewed did not have the admission date on the form. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were added to the admission form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Feb 22, 2024

There was no drills documentation since December 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Feb 22, 2024

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 3, 2023

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 3, 2023

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Aug 3, 2023

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 9, 2023

In the owl and turtle classroom the paint was peeling on the walls. A photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Mar 9, 2023

There was no drills documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 9, 2023

In the owl and turtle classroom the paint was peeling on the walls. A photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 9, 2023

In the owl and turtle classroom the paint was peeling on the walls. A photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Mar 9, 2023

There was no drills documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Mar 9, 2023

There was no drills documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 21, 2021

A caregiver used inappropriate discipline when talking firmly with a child holding up a shoe to them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 21, 2021

A caregiver used inappropriate discipline when talking firmly with a child holding up a shoe to them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jun 21, 2021

A caregiver used inappropriate discipline when talking firmly with a child holding up a shoe to them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(9)Feb 2, 2021

A child was placed in timeout for an inappropriate amount of time for their age.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moody Early Childhood Center's safety grade?

Moody Early Childhood Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 58.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Moody Early Childhood Center have?

Moody Early Childhood Center has 73 total violations on record, including 49 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Moody Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Moody Early Childhood Center was last inspected on February 12, 2026.

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