The Goddard School

1650 FRIENDSWOOD LAKES BLVD, Friendswood, TX 77546 · Galveston County

16cited violations

8serious

38inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 162
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Amanda Vazquez
Phone: (281) 992-2400
Regulated since: Dec 18, 2008
HHSC IDs: Operation 358662 · number 898248
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2025	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)
2024	4	4	Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2)
2023	4	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (2)
2022	4	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  At time of inspection, Fire Inspection had not been conducted since 8/4/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  At time of inspection, Fire Inspection had not been conducted since 8/4/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey 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 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey 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 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Three staff members have not received an eligibility notification and have direct access to children.
  
  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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-23.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two spots in the toddler room have paint chipping.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Three staff members have not received an eligibility notification and have direct access to children.
  
  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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-23.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two spots in the toddler room have paint chipping.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-23.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy does not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
- Staff background & training
  One staff records did not contain proof of education.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy does not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
- Staff background & training
  One staff records did not contain proof of education.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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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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, 1650 FRIENDSWOOD LAKES BLVD, Friendswood, TX 77546-3688 (operation ID 358662, operation number 898248), 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.