Goswami Academy

1610 W 34TH 1/2 ST, Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County

38cited violations

4serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 148
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 08:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Savitrie Budhu-Vashisth
Phone: (346) 600-3148
Regulated since: Feb 20, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1334826 · number 1693895
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 16
Records & paperwork 6
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Safety & premises (4)
2025	18	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (6)
2024	6	0	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2023	8	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6)
2022	2	0	Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The fence in the outdoor playground area is leaning and separated from the rest of the fence.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
- Safety & premises
  The loose fill in the use zone of the outdoor playarea has a depth of 1.5 inches.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The fence in the outdoor playground area is leaning and separated from the rest of the fence.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
- Safety & premises
  The loose fill in the use zone of the outdoor playarea has a depth of 1.5 inches.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The operation have not validated the people since 08/06/2024. Correction: The director validated the people list.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-05.
- Staff background & training
  Three employees are missing training on the following topics: 1. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. 2. Administering medication. 3. Understanding safety in building and physical premises. 4. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  During the walkthrough of the Pre-K classroom, CCR observed Lysol and bug spray in an unlocked closet on the floor, accessible to children. Correction: The director removed the Lysol and bug spray, storing them out of reach of children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-05.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  An active ant bed was present on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-02-17.
- Staff background & training
  The director's file was unavailable during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  The hiring dates for the three employees are missing.
  
  HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  One employee is missing a copy of their photo identification on file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation has a pending a Annual fee that have not been paid.
  
  HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The operation have not validated the people since 08/06/2024. Correction: The director validated the people list.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-05.
- Staff background & training
  Three employees are missing training on the following topics: 1. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. 2. Administering medication. 3. Understanding safety in building and physical premises. 4. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  During the walkthrough of the Pre-K classroom, CCR observed Lysol and bug spray in an unlocked closet on the floor, accessible to children. Correction: The director removed the Lysol and bug spray, storing them out of reach of children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-05.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  An active ant bed was present on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-02-17.
- Staff background & training
  The director's file was unavailable during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  The hiring dates for the three employees are missing.
  
  HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  One employee is missing a copy of their photo identification on file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation has a pending a Annual fee that have not been paid.
  
  HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 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 2025-01-23.
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 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 2025-01-23.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  6 Staffs special trainings topics were not provided during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
- Staff background & training
  The director special topics need to be obtained in the required subjects: 1. Communicable disease 2. Administering medication 3. Food allergies.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
- Safety & premises
  One child with a food allergy does not have an emergency plan or a health care professional signature.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  6 Staffs special trainings topics were not provided during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
- Staff background & training
  The director special topics need to be obtained in the required subjects: 1. Communicable disease 2. Administering medication 3. Food allergies.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
- Safety & premises
  One child with a food allergy does not have an emergency plan or a health care professional signature.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver first aid training expired 7/28/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver CPR had expired July 28, 2022 and the other caregiver did not have in person CPR.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational did not have in their operational policies on how parents can contact licensing or get the inspection report.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(22) — Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver is missing 24 annual training hours for training year 8/12/2021 to 8/12/2022. The other caregiver is missing 8 hours of training year 8/12/2021 to 8/12/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver first aid training expired 7/28/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver CPR had expired July 28, 2022 and the other caregiver did not have in person CPR.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational did not have in their operational policies on how parents can contact licensing or get the inspection report.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(22) — Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver is missing 24 annual training hours for training year 8/12/2021 to 8/12/2022. The other caregiver is missing 8 hours of training year 8/12/2021 to 8/12/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During review of Safety the first aid kit was found to have expired antiseptic wipes. This was corrected when the director removed the expired wipes and replaced them with new wipes.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During review of Safety the first aid kit was found to have expired antiseptic wipes. This was corrected when the director removed the expired wipes and replaced them with new wipes.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 GOSWAMI ACADEMY, 1610 W 34TH 1/2 ST, Houston, TX 77018-6233 (operation ID 1334826, operation number 1693895), 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.
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