The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a licensed child care center in Spring, TX, licensed for up to 196 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #59 of 134 centers in Spring and better than 46% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The first steps classroom contained chipped paint along the wall in the classroom. The gym area contained chipped paint, and holes along the wall.
There was not a sanitation inspection conducted under the new ownership. The most recent health inspection conducted was dated, 03/20/2024 under the previous owners operation.
The operational policies observed did not include updated policies related to promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, including the duration of the outdoor activities.
There was not a fire inspection conducted under the new ownership. The most recent fire inspection conducted was dated, 12/06/2023.
The most recent gas inspection was dated, 10/01/2022.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Goddard School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Goddard School’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Goddard School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has The Goddard School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 16, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Goddard School compare with other daycares in Spring?
It is tied for #59 of 134 centers in Spring by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 46% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Goddard School last inspected?
Jul 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1809211 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.