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The Goddard School
A licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 8801 RAY WHITE ROAD, Fort Worth, TX 76244
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (425) 818-1900
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 157 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1838963
Permit: Initial, issued July 31, 2026
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 3 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 5, Medium 4, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from July 28, 2026 to October 16, 2026, newest first: 4 visits and 14 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 16, 2026 · Inspection · 13 citations
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
No updated operational policies were available at the operation.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
No 2936 was observed posted in the operation.
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The background check fee was observed to be over 30 days past due.
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire panel was observered to be disabled with a red fire marshall tag stating "told not to fix." On the playground live wires were observed sticking out of the ground. The wires were accessible to chidlren and creating a tripping hazard.
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
No updated personnel policies were available to review at the operation.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Updated personnel files were unavailable for review.
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the outdoor play space live wires were observed to be exposed and accessible to children. In the same area an exposed cement drainage area was observed as an obvious hazard.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two bucket seat tables were observed to be missing the straps that are required by the manufacture.
August 31, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 27, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was not aware of 2 children's ongoing activities.
July 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.