The Goddard School
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78739 · Texas operation #1707662 · part of The Goddard School
Record summary
4 high-risk · 10 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Jul 9, 2026.
1 of 10 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 12101 Archeleta Blvd Unit 1, Austin, TX 78739
- Phone
- (512) 746-8700
- Website
- goddardschool.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 28, 2021
- Director
- Jessica Martinez
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 8, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jun 1, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have an updated sanitation form. The last inspection was conducted on 02/21/2025.
Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 15, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: This investigation found that a child was left inside a classroom during a transition.
Corrected May 28, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 9, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: This investigation found that a child was left outside unattended.
Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
State rule 746.705 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Signed"
Inspector's note: This investigation found that an incident report was not provided to parents.
Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 13, 2025: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have an updated fire inspection.
Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.
State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have the full training hours for the last training year. They each had 13.5 training hours.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold photo identification.
State rule 746.901(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification"
Inspector's note: One employee record was missing a driver's license or photo identification. This was corrected at inspection when a copy of the driver's license was made.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).
State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"
Inspector's note: Two employees were missing a notarized affidavit in their personnel file.
Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: Seven of the records reviewed had missing pre-employment affidavits.
Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 22, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: This investigation found that a child was left on a playground.
Corrected Aug 1, 2025, verified by the state Aug 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 4 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Goddard School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1707662.
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