The Goddard School Of Forney
4080 ABBEY RD, Heartland, TX 75126 · Kaufman County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 196
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Heather Cowles
- Phone
- (972) 430-8885
- Regulated since
- Jan 19, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1355836 · number 1708072
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 11 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three children did not have feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Other
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not maintain a well-ventilated environment due to ongoing air conditioning issues.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other
During the March 12th inspection, a portable air conditioner unit and fans were observed being used with no safeguards and without being mounted. Some of the fans were not in use during the inspection. These items were removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
9 of the 10 staff files reviewed had CPR/ Frist Aid training that did not have a skills portion conducted.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director did not use good judgment when yelling at staff in front of children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Other Serious
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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver treated a child harshly when she snatched an item from their hands causing the child to fall.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed to yell at children and speak to them in a mean way.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation used space heaters in the classrooms that were not mounted.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not use good judgement when assisting a child to have a bowel movement.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-30. Correction verified 2025-01-14.
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Other Serious
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
HHSC 746.305(a)(1) — Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The assigned director was working part time hours while at the operation
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation is not following conditions of two staff members with provisional background checks.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-11.
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Food & allergies
Feeding schedules are not kept updated monty for infants not ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
Staff are not aware of use the child safety alarm in the van used to transport children.
HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-04. Correction verified 2023-01-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
The operation uses their own form, that does not include all the same information required when a child has a medical emergency.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not share vital information when an infant was moved to another class.
HHSC 746.1203(11) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. An infant was not fed the regular meals provided by the parent.
HHSC 746.2419(4) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Food & allergies
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not update daily reports one two separate days.
HHSC 746.2431(2) — Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present without a cleared background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The owner did not follow all the the conditions of the provisional background check.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom was observed to be over ratio by two children.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The director left the operation the previous week and licensing had not been notified at the time of the investigation inspection.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Food & allergies
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child's daily report showed they were given food during the day they were allergic to.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A parent did not receive a daily report for the child's daily activities, diapers, and feeding.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was reviewed in part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child did not receive a timely diaper change during their time in care.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 27, 2022 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.