The Goddard School - Bridgeland
21722 TUCKERTON RD, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 228
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Valerie Hartman
- Phone
- (281) 671-8200
- Regulated since
- Aug 3, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1433352 · number 1763577
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Food & allergies (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver from Pre-K 1 classroom did not know the ages of the children they're responsible for when being asked by CCR representative. Ths was corrected.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-05.
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Other
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Jan 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated contained education documents written in a foreign language that have not been translated to English.
HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Staff background & training
Training certificates showing caregivers have completed the full 24 clock hours of annual training was missing for 6 out of 10 staff files evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Staff background & training
The director of the operation provided training to staff within two year period of being assessed an administrative penalty.
HHSC 746.1317(a)(6)(C) — An administrative penalty not assessed against your center during previous two years while your director was serving in that role
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The first aid kit in the bus was missing the thermometer and the tweezers. Note: The operation placed the first aid kit with thermometer and tweezers in the bus.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have the emergency medical treatment and transport information for children being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Safety & premises
3 out of 10 children's files did not contain the address to the emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Records & paperwork
8 out of 10 staff files evaluated were missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit Form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Other
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Jul 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver made inappropriate comments regarding children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Other Serious
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Jul 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence showing caregivers have grabbed children by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to show active play time outdoors was withheld from children.
HHSC 746.2805(9) — Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Other Serious
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since February 4th, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Other
Documentation showing a current gas leak inspection has been conducted was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for a short period of time.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, the caregiver demonstrated poor judgement by dismissing a child concern when they tried to report an incident that happened in the restroom. The caregiver failed to investigate the situation or inquire about the details of the incident, neglecting their duty to ensure the child safety and well-being.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the ant bate was accessible to a young child at the operation.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not make a report to child care regulation that a child in care was injured and received medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the inspection, I observed multiple children's meals provided by parents not stored properly. Note: All meals were moved to a refrigerated area.
HHSC 746.3309(c) — Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Provide Safe Storage and Service
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, I observed a water hose on the playground accessible to children in care. Note: The operation corrected the citation at the inspection.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-07.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver failed to properly supervise children in care.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children in care were accessible to a body of water at the operation.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.