Austin · Licensed center

The Goddard School

What the state has found

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
February 4, 2026
On file
3 visits since August 2022 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — Three caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for. · March 26, 2024

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 4, 2026

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

The feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months old were only available from November.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

Children immunization records were reviewed for the HASA, 3 of the 10 records were not up to date.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 26, 2024

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space · Medium High

Four children naptime cots were placed in a way that did not provide adequate spacing for children or caregivers to walk.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High

Three caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns · Medium High

The operation's morning and afternoon snacks do not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.

State licensing record

Aug 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 15, 2022

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

1 caregiver did not have a CPR or First aid certification on file.

State licensing record

May 2022 Complaint

Complaint · May 23, 2022

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance · Medium High

Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver inappriately discpline a child in care. Note: This was corrected when the operation terminated the caregiver and made a report with the abuse and neglect hotline.

State licensing record

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Details

5126431222

Address
301 Medical Pkwy
License
1596382, active

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All checked July 2026.

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.