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The Goddard School

What these mean, and where they come from

Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.

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What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
March 27, 2026
On file
1 visit, December 2022 — it cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. · March 27, 2026

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Mar 2026 Complaint 4 findings

Complaint · March 27, 2026

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited · High

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment · High

Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that children were made to do jumping jacks as a form of punishment.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High

Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child sustained a fractured tibia due to being put down on the floor roughly by a caregiver.

746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play · High

Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that active play was withheld from a child as a form of punishment.

State licensing record

Jan 2023 Complaint

Complaint · January 17, 2023

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Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High

It was found during the investigation a caregiver was unaware a child was left in the restroom during transition time.

State licensing record

Dec 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 5, 2022

746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met · Medium

It was found during the inspection the operation had reduced ratio during naptime with an infant present.

746.4205(a) - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area · Medium High

It was found during the inspection the operation had 24 infants in care and their permit only allows for 18. This was corrected at the inspection when I measured an additional infant room.

State licensing record

Details

5122801713

Address
2111 Frate Barker Rd
License
1047608, active
Chain
The Goddard School, a franchiseSource: goddardschool.com
Owner
This school is owned by its franchisee. The Goddard School brand is owned by Sycamore Partners, a private-equity firm.The private-equity firm Sycamore Partners lists Goddard Systems as a current investment. sycamorepartners.comGoddard’s own site says “All Goddard Schools are independently owned and operated.” goddardschool.com

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