The Goddard School, Austin TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

4 critical findings across 8 visits. Most recent critical finding: Mar 27, 2026. Latest visit Aug 3, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings4 · Austin median 0

44% of Austin licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · Austin median 2

67% of Austin licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Mar 27, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalRough handling of a child (pinching, shaking, grabbing)Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High+ 3 more findings from this visit: harsh, cruel or unusual punishment, harsh, cruel or unusual punishment, child abused, neglected or exploitedVerified corrected May 12, 2026

“Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child sustained a fractured tibia due to being put down on the floor roughly by a caregiver.”Texas HHSC inspector, Mar 27, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

4findings in 36 months4verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours7 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Travis
License number: 1047608
Date issued: Mar 24, 2010
Licensed capacity: 168 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

8 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

4Critical findings

0Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

5 visits

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20265 visits · 4 recorded findings

Aug 3, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jun 1, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 12, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Mar 31, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Mar 27, 2026Complaint investigation4 findings
Discipline and treatment of children
Critical
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that active play was withheld from a child as a form of punishment.
State verification recorded May 12, 2026.
Standard 746.2805(9) · Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026594321
Visit source ID
905919146
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Discipline and treatment of children
Critical
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child sustained a fractured tibia due to being put down on the floor roughly by a caregiver.
State verification recorded May 12, 2026.
Standard 746.2805(3) · Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026594317
Visit source ID
905919146
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Discipline and treatment of children
Critical
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that children were made to do jumping jacks as a form of punishment.
State verification recorded May 12, 2026.
Standard 746.2805(1) · Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026594322
Visit source ID
905919146
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Critical
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
State verification recorded May 12, 2026.
Standard 746.1201(4) · AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026594320
Visit source ID
905919146
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Older records · before Nov 6, 2023

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Oct 25, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Oct 12, 2023Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Feb 14, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 18, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 17, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding
Supervision and child counts
Critical
It was found during the investigation a caregiver was unaware a child was left in the restroom during transition time.
State verification recorded Feb 14, 2023.
Standard 746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 10, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026594314
Visit source ID
905919143
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Dec 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
Serious
It was found during the inspection the operation had 24 infants in care and their permit only allows for 18. This was corrected at the inspection when I measured an additional infant room.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.4205(a) · Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Dec 5, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026510668
Visit source ID
905788016
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Serious
It was found during the inspection the operation had reduced ratio during naptime with an infant present.
State verification recorded Dec 16, 2022.
Standard 746.1613(a) · Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 5, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026470392
Visit source ID
905788016
Jan 4, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded

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Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection

8 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

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Discipline and treatment of children

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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

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Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area

Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

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Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection

8 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

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Discipline and treatment of children

Discipline and treatment of children

Discipline and treatment of children

AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

Supervision and child counts

Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area

Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

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