The Goddard School Aubrey
691 FM 1385, Aubrey, TX 76227 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 191
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nabanita Banerjee
- Phone
- (972) 645-0990
- Regulated since
- Mar 4, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1360143 · number 1710640
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate re-direction when grabbing a child's arm, resulting in an injury.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it is determined that a caregiver hit a child while in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked a child in a bathroom as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Other
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's updated policies does not include criteria for extreme weather.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on information gathered during the investigation a caregiver did not use an appropriate tone during the action of disciplining an 11-month-old infant.
HHSC 746.2803(2) — Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Other
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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 10 month old infant was observed in a crib with a blanket during inspection. CI: The blanket was removed by caregiver during inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, two caregivers were supervising the First Steps classroom when an 18-month-old was able to open the exterior door and crawl outside, alone.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Staff did not use good judgment when not thoroughly checking the children's files to see who has permission to attend field trips and be transported. The child was transported to the field trip.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Safety & premises
The center transported a child to a field trip without having permission from the parents.
HHSC 746.3001(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation has one caregiver missing the required 8 hours of pre-service training and one caregiver missing the required 24 hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has one infant written feeding not signed and four written feedings that have not been updated in the last thirty days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has multiple classrooms that have nap mats not labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered through an investigation conducted by DFPS, it is determined that the director and caregivers were not adequately supervising a child in the Young Toddler classroom. The child was able to bite numerous of times in one day, resulting in serious injury to a child.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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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.