The Goddard School in Austin Avery Ranch
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78717 · Texas operation #1683893 · part of The Goddard School
Record summary
1 high-risk · 7 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Oct 8, 2026.
0 of 7 citations were 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
- 9313 Pearson Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78717
- Phone
- (512) 828-3434
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 230 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 18, 2019
- Director
- Aliza Lira
- Programs
- School Age Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Transportation to/from School
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
Oct 8, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: One child did not have a health statement available for review.
Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 13, 2026.
Apr 23, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 4, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Nov 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 6, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Aug 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 5, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 18, 2024: Inspection
6 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 a current fire inspection for 2024.
Corrected Dec 27, 2024, verified by the state Jan 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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 a current sanitation inspection on file.
Corrected Dec 27, 2024, verified by the state Jan 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.
State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"
Inspector's note: An inhaler for a child was not in its original container.
Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified by the state Jan 10, 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: A caregiver was short 18.5 hours of annual training.
Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 15, 2025.
Medium risk The operation must be open to parents at all times.
State rule 746.201(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Operation Open to Parents At All Times"
Inspector's note: There was a sign on each classroom door stating parents arent allowed in the classrooms.
Corrected Dec 18, 2024, verified by the state Jan 10, 2025.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: Two children did not have current immunization records.
Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified by the state Jan 10, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 0 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 in Austin Avery Ranch on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1683893.
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