The Goddard School (the Greater Heights)
835 W 23rd St, Houston, TX 77008
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
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4 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 18, 2026.
20 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 17, 2026
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- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 207 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 17, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
4 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 18, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
1 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2421(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
Correction reported Sep 1, 2026; no verification date published.
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56 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One child's infant feediing form was not updated and signed by the parent within 30 days.
Correction reported Sep 1, 2026; no verification date published.
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 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One child's infant feediing form was not updated and signed by the parent within 30 days.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One child's infant feediing form was not updated and signed by the parent within 30 days.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One child's infant feediing form was not updated and signed by the parent within 30 days.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One child's infant feediing form was not updated and signed by the parent within 30 days.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- 2025
- Aug 26, 2025 to Aug 26, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 26, 2025 inspection
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- Aug 26, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Aug 29, 2024 to Oct 1, 202412 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 1, 2024 inspection
- Oct 1, 2024 inspection
- Oct 1, 2024 inspection
- Oct 1, 2024 inspection
- Sep 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 13, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 13, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 13, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 13, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
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- 2023
- Sep 11, 2023Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of August.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required first aid training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The older children's playground area is missing unitary surfacing materials at the bottom of the slide.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One child did not wash their hands after using the restroom. Corrected: When the caregiver sent the child to wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required CPR training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 3 hours of annual training year 3-25-2022 to 3-25-2023. Corrected: When 3 hours of training was taken from training year 3-25-2023 to 3-24-2024.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operations child product certification expired on 8/16/2022,
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Sep 11, 2023Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One child did not wash their hands after using the restroom. Corrected: When the caregiver sent the child to wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required CPR training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required first aid training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The older children's playground area is missing unitary surfacing materials at the bottom of the slide.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 3 hours of annual training year 3-25-2022 to 3-25-2023. Corrected: When 3 hours of training was taken from training year 3-25-2023 to 3-24-2024.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operations child product certification expired on 8/16/2022,
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of August.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Sep 11, 2023Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required first aid training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 3 hours of annual training year 3-25-2022 to 3-25-2023. Corrected: When 3 hours of training was taken from training year 3-25-2023 to 3-24-2024.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The older children's playground area is missing unitary surfacing materials at the bottom of the slide.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operations child product certification expired on 8/16/2022,
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of August.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required CPR training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One child did not wash their hands after using the restroom. Corrected: When the caregiver sent the child to wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- Sep 11, 2023Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required CPR training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver is missing 3 hours of annual training year 3-25-2022 to 3-25-2023. Corrected: When 3 hours of training was taken from training year 3-25-2023 to 3-24-2024.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver in the infant classroom did not have the required first aid training and has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operations child product certification expired on 8/16/2022,
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
One child did not wash their hands after using the restroom. Corrected: When the caregiver sent the child to wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The older children's playground area is missing unitary surfacing materials at the bottom of the slide.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of August.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- 2022
- Sep 12, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
A child was missing an emergency contact information in their file.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 5/2021 to 5/2022. Another caregiver is missing five hours of annual training for training year 3/2020 to 3/2021. Corrected: When used the caregiver five hours for the current training year 3/2021 to 3/2022 year.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Sep 12, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 5/2021 to 5/2022. Another caregiver is missing five hours of annual training for training year 3/2020 to 3/2021. Corrected: When used the caregiver five hours for the current training year 3/2021 to 3/2022 year.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
A child was missing an emergency contact information in their file.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- Sep 12, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
A child was missing an emergency contact information in their file.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 5/2021 to 5/2022. Another caregiver is missing five hours of annual training for training year 3/2020 to 3/2021. Corrected: When used the caregiver five hours for the current training year 3/2021 to 3/2022 year.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- Sep 12, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
A child was missing an emergency contact information in their file.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 5/2021 to 5/2022. Another caregiver is missing five hours of annual training for training year 3/2020 to 3/2021. Corrected: When used the caregiver five hours for the current training year 3/2021 to 3/2022 year.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Aug 16, 2022 to Aug 23, 20224 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 23, 2022 inspection
- Aug 23, 2022 inspection
- Aug 23, 2022 inspection
- Aug 23, 2022 inspection
- Aug 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- 2021
- Dec 1, 2021 to Dec 1, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 1, 2021 inspection
- Dec 1, 2021 inspection
- Dec 1, 2021 inspection
- Dec 1, 2021 inspection
- Nov 24, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
This operation have had multiple COVID-19 cases that went unreported to licensing.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Nov 24, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
This operation have had multiple COVID-19 cases that went unreported to licensing.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Nov 24, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
This operation have had multiple COVID-19 cases that went unreported to licensing.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Nov 24, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
This operation have had multiple COVID-19 cases that went unreported to licensing.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Sep 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Out of the 8 infants, 4 needed updated infant feeding sheets.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Sep 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Out of the 8 infants, 4 needed updated infant feeding sheets.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Sep 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Out of the 8 infants, 4 needed updated infant feeding sheets.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Sep 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Out of the 8 infants, 4 needed updated infant feeding sheets.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 3, 2019
- Capacity
- 207 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
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835 W 23rd St, Houston, TX 77008
State-sourced · checked Sep 17, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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