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The Goddard School

Fort Worth, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

3 state inspections, last 2 years
14 deficiencies on the state’s summary
9 high or medium-high risk
October 16, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Initial, issued July 31, 2026
Capacity
157 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
No
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1838963

Where

8801 Ray White Road
Fort Worth, TX 76244

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 4
  • Medium-high 5
  • Medium 4
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
October 16, 2026Medium746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
State’s note: “No 2936 was observed posted in the operation.”
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026Medium High746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
State’s note: “The fire panel was observered to be disabled with a red fire marshall tag stating "told not to fix." On the playground live wires were observed sticking out of the ground. The wires were accessible to chidlren and creating a tripping hazard.”
October 30, 2026
October 16, 2026Medium High746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
State’s note: “The Get Set 2 teacher was observed changing multiple children's diapers without changing her gloves in between or washing her hands after removing the gloves. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was instructed to change her gloves and wash her hands.”
At the inspection
October 16, 2026Medium High746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
State’s note: “In the outdoor play space live wires were observed to be exposed and accessible to children. In the same area an exposed cement drainage area was observed as an obvious hazard.”
November 16, 2026
October 16, 2026Medium746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
State’s note: “Two bucket seat tables were observed to be missing the straps that are required by the manufacture.”
November 6, 2026
October 16, 2026Medium746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
State’s note: “No Keeping Children Safe notice was observed in the operation.”
October 19, 2026
October 16, 2026Medium Low746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
State’s note: “No Parent Notification Poster was observed in the operation.”
October 19, 2026
October 16, 2026Medium High746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
State’s note: “No updated personnel policies were available to review at the operation.”
October 23, 2026
October 16, 2026High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The operation does not have a current fire inspection.”
November 16, 2026
October 16, 2026Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Updated personnel files were unavailable for review.”
November 6, 2026
October 16, 2026High746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
State’s note: “No updated operational policies were available at the operation.”
October 23, 2026
October 16, 2026Medium High746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
State’s note: “Classroom staff in Get Set 2 indicated to CCR staff that nap mats are not sanitized in between each use.”
October 23, 2026
October 16, 2026High745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
State’s note: “The background check fee was observed to be over 30 days past due.”
October 16, 2026
August 27, 2026High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “A caregiver was not aware of 2 children's ongoing activities.”
September 29, 2026

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected The Goddard School?

Texas HHSC's file lists 3 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 16, 2026. 2 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does The Goddard School have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 14: 4 high-risk, 5 medium-high-risk, 4 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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