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Goddard School Long Meadow Farm

8 critical, 20 serious, 8 minor findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 19, 2024.

21024 W Bellfort, Richmond, TX 77406 · (281) 232-7980

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsRichmond licensed centers, n=70

Critical findings8 critical, 20 serious, 8 minor across 36 inspections and 24 investigations (60 visits). Most recent critical: Mar 19, 2024.

Critical8 vs median 4

57% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 12

86% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 2015. Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 193 places

Texas HHSC operation #1544651 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditedyes
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Feb 2, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies were lacking of the parent's rights information. Form 2987 was not available neither.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified Feb 13, 2026. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Employee's files were lacking of pre-employment affidavit form 2912.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Standard 746.901(5).
Feb 2, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies were lacking of the parent's rights information. Form 2987 was not available neither.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified Feb 13, 2026. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Employee's files were lacking of pre-employment affidavit form 2912.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Standard 746.901(5).
Feb 2, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies were lacking of the parent's rights information. Form 2987 was not available neither.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified Feb 13, 2026. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Employee's files were lacking of pre-employment affidavit form 2912.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Standard 746.901(5).
Feb 2, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies were lacking of the parent's rights information. Form 2987 was not available neither.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified Feb 13, 2026. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Employee's files were lacking of pre-employment affidavit form 2912.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Standard 746.901(5).
2025
Feb 12, 2025 to Feb 12, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 12, 2025 inspection
- Feb 12, 2025 inspection
- Feb 12, 2025 inspection
- Feb 12, 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 data 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 data 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 data 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 data 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 14, 2025 to Jan 17, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Aug 8, 2024 to Oct 14, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 14, 2024 inspection
- Oct 14, 2024 inspection
- Oct 14, 2024 inspection
- Oct 14, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024 inspection
Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Based on information obtained during the investigation two caregivers employed for over 90 days as of July 30, 2024, did not have current first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2024, verified Sep 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Based on information obtained during the investigation two caregivers employed for over 90 days as of July 30, 2024, did not have current first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2024, verified Sep 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Based on information obtained during the investigation two caregivers employed for over 90 days as of July 30, 2024, did not have current first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2024, verified Sep 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Based on information obtained during the investigation two caregivers employed for over 90 days as of July 30, 2024, did not have current first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2024, verified Sep 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Apr 1, 2024 to May 21, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- Apr 1, 2024 inspection
- Apr 1, 2024 inspection
- Apr 1, 2024 inspection
- Apr 1, 2024 inspection
Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on investigation findings a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.
  Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on investigation findings a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.
  Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on investigation findings a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.
  Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on investigation findings a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.
  Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Mar 6, 2024 to Mar 6, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 6, 2024 inspection
- Mar 6, 2024 inspection
- Mar 6, 2024 inspection
- Mar 6, 2024 inspection
Feb 27, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  Two caregivers did not know the age of the children in their classroom.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  A dirty diaper was left on the diaper changing pad in the Toddler classroom during inspection. The caregiver was not changing diapers at this time.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing pad was torn and ripped in the Pre-Toddler classroom.
  Corrected Feb 29, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The fire inspection was last conducted October 26, 2022.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Feb 27, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  Two caregivers did not know the age of the children in their classroom.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing pad was torn and ripped in the Pre-Toddler classroom.
  Corrected Feb 29, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  A dirty diaper was left on the diaper changing pad in the Toddler classroom during inspection. The caregiver was not changing diapers at this time.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The fire inspection was last conducted October 26, 2022.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Feb 27, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  Two caregivers did not know the age of the children in their classroom.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing pad was torn and ripped in the Pre-Toddler classroom.
  Corrected Feb 29, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  A dirty diaper was left on the diaper changing pad in the Toddler classroom during inspection. The caregiver was not changing diapers at this time.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The fire inspection was last conducted October 26, 2022.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Feb 27, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  Two caregivers did not know the age of the children in their classroom.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  A dirty diaper was left on the diaper changing pad in the Toddler classroom during inspection. The caregiver was not changing diapers at this time.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing pad was torn and ripped in the Pre-Toddler classroom.
  Corrected Feb 29, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The fire inspection was last conducted October 26, 2022.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Feb 23, 2024 to Feb 23, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Nov 18, 2023 to Nov 18, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 18, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 40 older visits, not counted above

Apr 12, 2023 to May 11, 20238 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 11, 2023 inspection
- May 11, 2023 inspection
- May 11, 2023 inspection
- May 11, 2023 inspection
- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
- Apr 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 12, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Feb 2, 2022 to Jul 19, 20228 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 19, 2022 inspection
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- Feb 2, 2022 inspection
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- Feb 2, 2022 inspection
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two emplyees were at the operation without clear background checks. A caregiver was seen monitoring children outside with no background check. A caregiver was seen in a classroom while children were seated for circle time.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A caregiver was seen sitting in a chair while children were jumping off of a ledge on the play area. The caregiver stood near the ledge as the children played to see all areas of the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A caregiver was seen sitting in a chair while children were jumping off of a ledge on the play area. The caregiver stood near the ledge as the children played to see all areas of the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two emplyees were at the operation without clear background checks. A caregiver was seen monitoring children outside with no background check. A caregiver was seen in a classroom while children were seated for circle time.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A caregiver was seen sitting in a chair while children were jumping off of a ledge on the play area. The caregiver stood near the ledge as the children played to see all areas of the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two emplyees were at the operation without clear background checks. A caregiver was seen monitoring children outside with no background check. A caregiver was seen in a classroom while children were seated for circle time.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A caregiver was seen sitting in a chair while children were jumping off of a ledge on the play area. The caregiver stood near the ledge as the children played to see all areas of the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two emplyees were at the operation without clear background checks. A caregiver was seen monitoring children outside with no background check. A caregiver was seen in a classroom while children were seated for circle time.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2021
Dec 10, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  A volunteer employed by the center pushed a child in care to the ground.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 10, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  A volunteer employed by the center pushed a child in care to the ground.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 10, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  A volunteer employed by the center pushed a child in care to the ground.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 10, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  A volunteer employed by the center pushed a child in care to the ground.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Nov 4, 2021 to Nov 4, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Nov 4, 2021 inspection
- Nov 4, 2021 inspection
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  Staff in the 1 year old classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2021, verified Nov 4, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  Staff in the 1 year old classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2021, verified Nov 4, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  Staff in the 1 year old classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2021, verified Nov 4, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  Staff in the 1 year old classroom did not know the correct number of children in their care.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2021, verified Nov 4, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
Oct 19, 2021 to Oct 19, 20214 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 19, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 19, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 19, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 19, 2021 complaint investigation

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