The Goddard School of Katy

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"

Inspector's note: A child was able to exit the playground away from the caregiver responsible for them, without the caregiver knowing. The child was without a caregiver able to intervene for a short while.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to prove that the operation did not report a situation that placed a child at risk within 2 days as required.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation did not immediately notify the parent of a situation that placed their child at risk when the child was able to exit the playground without the caregiver knowing.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: The operation did not complete an incident/illness report and share it with the parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: 1 caregiver was present in the room with seventeen 2 year olds, exceeding ratio by six children.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 3-5 minutes.

Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: There is sufficient evidence to prove that a child was left outside unattended for less than 2 minutes.

Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: One child did not have a valid immunization record on file at the operation.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).