Goddard School of Princeton
Licensed center · 300 N. Princeton Meadows Blvd., Princeton, TX 75407
827 S. Beauchamp Blvd., Princeton, TX 75407
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
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80 inspections · 60 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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06:30 AM-06:30 PM
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Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
12 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.3301(f)(1) (12 visits); 746.2805 (2 visits); 746.1601 (4 visits); 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.3503(a) (4 visits); 746.3501(1) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(20) (4 visits); 746.311(a) (4 visits); 746.2803(4)(C) (4 visits); 746.1201(4) (4 visits); 746.2805(3) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 18, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
140 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
State verification published Aug 18, 2026.
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Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
A group of children were engaging in outdoor activity with water not available to all children. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Young children from 2 separate classes were observed engaging in outdoor activity with water not available. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Young children from 2 separate classes were observed engaging in outdoor activity with water not available. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Young children from 2 separate classes were observed engaging in outdoor activity with water not available. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Young children from 2 separate classes were observed engaging in outdoor activity with water not available. Not having water available during the hot weather temperatures may cause heat exhausting or dehydration which places a child at risk.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver at the operation stated she would place tape on the mouths of children in care to prevent them from speaking.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver at the operation stated she would place tape on the mouths of children in care to prevent them from speaking.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Despite being aware of a child's history of runaway behavior, a caregiver chose to enter the operation building without arranging additional supervision coverage for the child.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child in care was found unsupervised outside of the operation.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation, it was found that a single caregiver was left alone with 20 or more children with a specified age of three-years-old. The maximum number of three-year-old children a single caregiver can supervise is 15 children.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Despite being aware of a child's history of runaway behavior, a caregiver chose to enter the operation building without arranging additional supervision coverage for the child.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child in care was found unsupervised outside of the operation.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation, it was found that a single caregiver was left alone with 20 or more children with a specified age of three-years-old. The maximum number of three-year-old children a single caregiver can supervise is 15 children.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child in care was found unsupervised outside of the operation.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Despite being aware of a child's history of runaway behavior, a caregiver chose to enter the operation building without arranging additional supervision coverage for the child.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation, it was found that a single caregiver was left alone with 20 or more children with a specified age of three-years-old. The maximum number of three-year-old children a single caregiver can supervise is 15 children.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Despite being aware of a child's history of runaway behavior, a caregiver chose to enter the operation building without arranging additional supervision coverage for the child.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child in care was found unsupervised outside of the operation.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation, it was found that a single caregiver was left alone with 20 or more children with a specified age of three-years-old. The maximum number of three-year-old children a single caregiver can supervise is 15 children.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
Correction verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
Correction verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
Correction verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
Correction verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
Correction verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
Correction verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with the parent and staff, it was determined that a child did not have their diaper promptly changed.
Correction verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. In two restrooms where diapers were changed, there was not a changing table or a smooth, non-absorbent pad to change diapers.
Correction verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook was missing information about parent rights.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(a).
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(a).
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(a).
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
This finding was notified after the completion of a DFPS investigation. The operation was notified of a deficiency in Standard 746.1201(4) - Abuse and Neglect on 01/12/26 and failed to notify the parents of the deficiency by the allotted date, 01/17/26. The operation didn't notify the parents of the deficiency until 02/06/26.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(a).
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care was abused by a caregiver and the caregiver mentioned in the allegations has been found Reason to Believe.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and lifted them from the ground. The action by the caregiver caused substantial bruising to the child's arm.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on information provided from a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize positive statements when redirecting a child in care to move to another area in the room.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined during this investigation that the child mentioned in the report was not given and/or offered water or a change of milk to drink through the school day. The child was allowed to only drink the same milk he arrived to care with throughout the day. the center director, has in place that the children's personal cups can only be filled with water at drop off time. Milk will be given throughout the day in disposal cups.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
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827 S. Beauchamp Blvd., Princeton, TX 75407
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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