The Goddard School
3429 FM 2920 RD, Spring, TX 77388 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Stephanie Day
- Phone
- (281) 825-5456
- Regulated since
- Jul 22, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1236308 · number 1618922
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (6) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff members are missing one or more of the listed required annual training topics: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing the listed required annual training topics: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Staff background & training
The director and one staff member did not have the required two hours of transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection it was observed that the diaper changing table in one of the classrooms was equipped with a non-waterproof mattress.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff members are missing one or more of the listed required annual training topics: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing the listed required annual training topics: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Staff background & training
The director and one staff member did not have the required two hours of transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection it was observed that the diaper changing table in one of the classrooms was equipped with a non-waterproof mattress.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-21.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While evaluating employee records it was observed that one caregiver had 8 of the required 24 hours of training for the last full year of employment.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was observed during the monitoring inspection that the annual Fire Inspection was past due since 05/21/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While evaluating employee records it was observed that one caregiver had 8 of the required 24 hours of training for the last full year of employment.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was observed during the monitoring inspection that the annual Fire Inspection was past due since 05/21/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately while out on the playground.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-04. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately while out on the playground.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-04. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for infants.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for infants.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers outside did not know how many children were in their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have documentation of the required 24 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Other Serious
Three infants were observed to be wearing pacifier clips while sleeping and playing.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Other Serious
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers outside did not know how many children were in their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have documentation of the required 24 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Other Serious
Three infants were observed to be wearing pacifier clips while sleeping and playing.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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.
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- 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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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.