The Goddard School In Austin Avery Ranch

9313 PEARSON RANCH RD, Austin, TX 78717 · Williamson County

12cited violations

2serious

32inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 230
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Aliza Lira
Phone: (512) 828-3434
Regulated since: Jun 18, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1320585 · number 1683893
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 6
Staff background & training 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	12	2	Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver was short 18.5 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was a sign on each classroom door stating parents arent allowed in the classrooms.
  
  HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Illness & medication
  An inhaler for a child was not in its original container.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection for 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Illness & medication
  Two children did not have current immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver was short 18.5 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was a sign on each classroom door stating parents arent allowed in the classrooms.
  
  HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Illness & medication
  An inhaler for a child was not in its original container.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection for 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
- Illness & medication
  Two children did not have current immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

Get the full file

HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)

Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for The Goddard School in Austin Avery Ranch, 9313 PEARSON RANCH RD, Austin, TX 78717-2300 (operation ID 1320585, operation number 1683893), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.