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Goddard School

20 critical, 8 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 18, 2026.

1695 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002 · (972) 529-9007

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAllen licensed centers, n=36

Critical findings20 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 16 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Mar 18, 2026.

Critical20 vs median 4

61% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 6

58% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2009Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 214

Texas HHSC operation #929606 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Apr 28, 2026 to Aug 4, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 4, 2026 inspection
- Aug 4, 2026 inspection
- Aug 4, 2026 inspection
- Aug 4, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 28, 2026 inspection
Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did discipline there own child by utilizing corporal punishment. This was done while the caregiver was working and present in front of other children.
  Corrected May 12, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did discipline there own child by utilizing corporal punishment. This was done while the caregiver was working and present in front of other children.
  Corrected May 12, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did discipline there own child by utilizing corporal punishment. This was done while the caregiver was working and present in front of other children.
  Corrected May 12, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did discipline there own child by utilizing corporal punishment. This was done while the caregiver was working and present in front of other children.
  Corrected May 12, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation s most recent fire inspection with the local fire marshal was not available for review at the time of inspection. The last documented fire inspection was on 11/4/24.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
  One child did not have a complete affidavit for their immunization exemption. The form was signed, dated, and notarized but did not indicate which immunizations he would no longer be receiving.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(c)(1).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation s most recent fire inspection with the local fire marshal was not available for review at the time of inspection. The last documented fire inspection was on 11/4/24.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
  One child did not have a complete affidavit for their immunization exemption. The form was signed, dated, and notarized but did not indicate which immunizations he would no longer be receiving.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(c)(1).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation s most recent fire inspection with the local fire marshal was not available for review at the time of inspection. The last documented fire inspection was on 11/4/24.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
  One child did not have a complete affidavit for their immunization exemption. The form was signed, dated, and notarized but did not indicate which immunizations he would no longer be receiving.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(c)(1).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation s most recent fire inspection with the local fire marshal was not available for review at the time of inspection. The last documented fire inspection was on 11/4/24.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
  One child did not have a complete affidavit for their immunization exemption. The form was signed, dated, and notarized but did not indicate which immunizations he would no longer be receiving.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(c)(1).
Feb 5, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Feb 5, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Feb 5, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Feb 5, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
2025
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined the caregivers were trained per center policy to conduct a name to face roll call at every transition point. This was not completed when the class returned to their room.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined the caregivers were trained per center policy to conduct a name to face roll call at every transition point. This was not completed when the class returned to their room.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined the caregivers were trained per center policy to conduct a name to face roll call at every transition point. This was not completed when the class returned to their room.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined the caregivers were trained per center policy to conduct a name to face roll call at every transition point. This was not completed when the class returned to their room.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised in a gym space inside the center for 29 minutes. Her caregivers were unaware that she was left behind.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Apr 24, 2025 to Sep 19, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 24, 2025 inspection
- Apr 24, 2025 inspection
- Apr 24, 2025 inspection
- Apr 24, 2025 inspection
2024
Jun 5, 2024 to Jun 5, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
2023
Oct 18, 2023 to Oct 18, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Jul 6, 2023 to Jul 6, 20234 inspections
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- Jul 6, 2023 inspection
- Jul 6, 2023 inspection
- Jul 6, 2023 inspection
- Jul 6, 2023 inspection
2022
Aug 16, 2022 to Aug 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
Aug 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  2 of the 6 children were observed using sleep sacks that used swaddling straps secured across the infant's chest. One child was observed asleep. One was observed awake.
  Corrected Aug 2, 2022, verified Aug 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
Aug 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  2 of the 6 children were observed using sleep sacks that used swaddling straps secured across the infant's chest. One child was observed asleep. One was observed awake.
  Corrected Aug 2, 2022, verified Aug 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
Aug 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  2 of the 6 children were observed using sleep sacks that used swaddling straps secured across the infant's chest. One child was observed asleep. One was observed awake.
  Corrected Aug 2, 2022, verified Aug 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
Aug 2, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  2 of the 6 children were observed using sleep sacks that used swaddling straps secured across the infant's chest. One child was observed asleep. One was observed awake.
  Corrected Aug 2, 2022, verified Aug 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.

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