The Goddard School
1720 CRESCENT PLAZA DR, Houston, TX 77077 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 172
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tiffany Brigham
- Phone
- (281) 596-0300
- Regulated since
- Mar 6, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1093025 · number 1499142
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the follow up, the caregiver was asked to provide the ages of the children in the classroom but was unable to do so.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Other Serious
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
When asked the caregiver the age of the children in the classroom, the caregiver was unable to state the ages of the children being cared for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The infant capacity is 20. There were 21 infants present during the inspection.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Other Serious
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/7/23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2024-12-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One out of five caregivers were missing the 24 hours of annual training. The operation failed to have training in by the requested original deadline of 6/6/24.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One out of five caregivers was missing the 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-07-19.
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Illness & medication
I observed one expired emergency medication during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and calling the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted 10/26/22.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-16. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed mats not properly labeled in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection with a number chart generated.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-21.
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Other
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Poor judgement was used by a caregiver when a child in care was placed in the restroom on the floor to take a nap.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care was placed in the restroom for naptime which left the child unsupervised.
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 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Other Serious
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 5 month old infant was observed sleeping on the floor. NOTE: The infant was removed and placed in a crib
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Other Serious
2 infants 2 months and 5 months were observed to be sleeping in a baby bouncer and swing. One child was removed upon entering the classroom, the other infant was not removed until Licensing informed the caregiver the infant was sleep
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed being placed on their stomach for sleep
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There are several places on the wall where the paint is chipped in the Pre K classroom.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-10-31.
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Illness & medication Serious
1 cihild's record did not have an updated shot record to reflect the MMR vaccine was taken.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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