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The Goddard School of River Park

Licensed child-care center in Sugar Land, TX 77479 · Texas operation #1669593 · part of The Goddard School

Record summary

5 high-risk · 22 total

5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (22 citations in all, from 7 inspections, 4 investigations and 5 assessments); last inspection Sep 18, 2026.

1 of 22 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.

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Details

Address
6500 E River Park Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone
(281) 972-7788
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
159 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Aug 15, 2018
Director
Rana Abdulkader
Programs
Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

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

Sep 22, 2026: Assessment

No citations.

Sep 18, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: Chipped paint was observed in the classroom. Base boards were not in good repair.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 15, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Sep 1, 2026: Assessment

2 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: Annual fire marshal inspection was not conducted.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. 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: Annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 10, 2026: Inspection

11 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: Annual fire marshal inspection was not conducted.

Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: Authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment was not obtained for two children enrolled.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not have 24 hours of annual training for their training year.

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. 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: Annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: An emergency contact was not listed for a child enrolled. An address was not obtained for an emergency contact for a child enrolled.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Current immunizations were not obtained for two children enrolled.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

State rule 746.2205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates"

Inspector's note: The dates were not listed on the activity plans.

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection report or letter must be posted.

State rule 746.401(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation"

Inspector's note: Most recent inspection form was not posted.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026.

Medium risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 746.401(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe"

Inspector's note: Keeping Children Safe poster was not posted.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026.

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: Children's product certification was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026.

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: Two employees did not have preemployment affidavits.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jul 9, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 16, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 3, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: A child was observed in a bouncer for eighteen minutes.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 2, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: The operation was notified that a child received medical treatment by a health care professional. The operation did not report the incident to CCR.

Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 21, 2026: Assessment

1 citation.

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2025.

Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Jan 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 19, 2025: Assessment

No citations.

Aug 22, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

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: Annual fire marshal inspection has not been completed. The last fire inspection is dated 1/2/2024.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 12, 2025: Inspection

4 citations.

Medium-high risk Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats

State rule 746.2403(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats"

Inspector's note: The cribs in the infant room were not spaced far enough for a caregiver to walk between them.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Documentation of the fire inspection must be kept on file.

State rule 746.5103 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection report.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Current immunization records were not available for two children enrolled.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: Fire drill documentation was not obtained for July 2025.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 31, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jan 8, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Dec 27, 2024: Investigation of a report

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 1 citation. 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Goddard School of River Park on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1669593.

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