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The Goddard School

12 critical, 4 minor findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 20, 2026.

1650 Friendswood Lakes Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546 · (281) 992-2400

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsFriendswood licensed centers, n=22

Critical findings12 critical, 0 serious, 4 minor across 32 inspections and 24 investigations (56 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 20, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 4

59% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

73% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2008Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 162

Texas HHSC operation #898248 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
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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
Aug 20, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  At time of inspection, Fire Inspection had not been conducted since 8/4/2025.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified Sep 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Aug 20, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  At time of inspection, Fire Inspection had not been conducted since 8/4/2025.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified Sep 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Aug 20, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  At time of inspection, Fire Inspection had not been conducted since 8/4/2025.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified Sep 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Aug 20, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  At time of inspection, Fire Inspection had not been conducted since 8/4/2025.
  Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified Sep 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
2025
Jan 31, 2025 to Aug 28, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- May 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 31, 2025 inspection
- Jan 31, 2025 inspection
- Jan 31, 2025 inspection
- Jan 31, 2025 inspection
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  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.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Dec 23, 2024 to Dec 23, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 23, 2024 inspection
- Dec 23, 2024 inspection
- Dec 23, 2024 inspection
- Dec 23, 2024 inspection
Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Corrected Jan 16, 2025, verified Jan 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Corrected Jan 16, 2025, verified Jan 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Corrected Jan 16, 2025, verified Jan 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Corrected Jan 16, 2025, verified Jan 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Corrected Jan 16, 2025, verified Jan 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Corrected Jan 16, 2025, verified Jan 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Corrected Jan 16, 2025, verified Jan 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Corrected Jan 16, 2025, verified Jan 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Mar 26, 2024 to Nov 20, 202416 inspections and 12 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 20, 2024 inspection
- Nov 20, 2024 inspection
- Nov 20, 2024 inspection
- Nov 20, 2024 inspection
- Oct 29, 2024 inspection
- Oct 29, 2024 inspection
- Oct 29, 2024 inspection
- Oct 29, 2024 inspection
- Oct 25, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 25, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 25, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 25, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Apr 3, 2024 inspection
- Apr 3, 2024 inspection
- Apr 3, 2024 inspection
- Apr 3, 2024 inspection
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
Sep 13, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Three staff members have not received an eligibility notification and have direct access to children.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Two spots in the toddler room have paint chipping.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2023, verified Sep 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Sep 13, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Three staff members have not received an eligibility notification and have direct access to children.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Two spots in the toddler room have paint chipping.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2023, verified Sep 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Sep 13, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Three staff members have not received an eligibility notification and have direct access to children.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Two spots in the toddler room have paint chipping.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2023, verified Sep 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Sep 13, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Three staff members have not received an eligibility notification and have direct access to children.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Two spots in the toddler room have paint chipping.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2023, verified Sep 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
2022
Sep 21, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policy does not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
  Corrected Sep 28, 2022, verified Oct 25, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One staff records did not contain proof of education.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2022, verified Sep 22, 2022. Standard 746.901(2).
Sep 21, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One staff records did not contain proof of education.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2022, verified Sep 22, 2022. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policy does not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
  Corrected Sep 28, 2022, verified Oct 25, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Sep 21, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policy does not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
  Corrected Sep 28, 2022, verified Oct 25, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One staff records did not contain proof of education.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2022, verified Sep 22, 2022. Standard 746.901(2).
Sep 21, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policy does not contain a promotion of physical activity section.
  Corrected Sep 28, 2022, verified Oct 25, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One staff records did not contain proof of education.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2022, verified Sep 22, 2022. Standard 746.901(2).
2021
Sep 23, 2021 to Oct 26, 20218 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2021 inspection
- Sep 23, 2021 inspection
- Sep 23, 2021 inspection
- Sep 23, 2021 inspection

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