The Goddard School
23133 MORTON RANCH RD, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 197
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Darlene Carle
- Phone
- (346) 322-1800
- Regulated since
- Jul 6, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1393199 · number 1731918
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had not maintained current First Aid and CPR certification training. The caregiver's First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 05/21/2026 and had not been renewed.
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 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Staff background & training
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by one caregiver. The required training topics are 3. administering medication and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Staff background & training
The required annual training on the following topic had not been completed by the director, 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the caregivers. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Staff background & training
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Illness & medication
Three children's records lacked the updated immunization record. One child's record lacked the immunization record on file. The child's record was received.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The release of children policy contradicted the minimum standard.
HHSC 746.501(a)(2) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's records lacked the health statement from a health professional.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's records lacked the hearing/vision screening. One child's record was received during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver in care of a group of children did not know the number of children in their care when they transitioned from the playground. to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence, the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground without supervision.
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 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Other Serious
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Jan 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A former caregiver was not inactivated within 7 days. The caregiver last day was on 1/20/23. This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-30.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were 8 individuals with an active background check (BGC) who are no longer associated with the operation.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Records & paperwork
The amended permit dated 03/10/2022 was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(1) — Posting Requirements - License
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Other
The unitary surfacing documentation was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was not conducted in March.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Staff background & training
Three staff did not have the education qualifications on file.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Records & paperwork
Three staff did not have the notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios
One staff did not have the employee stated regarding center policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Seven infant feeding instructions forms had not been updated as required.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Safety & premises
In classrooms toddler and prek, there was a cot that blocked the door in each classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when each respective caregiver moved the cot.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-10.
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Other
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Dec 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include: how and when parents will be notified of changes to the policies; Some topics related to the policies on activities which may include the following: The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Some abuse/neglect policies which may include: Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regardingchild abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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