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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.

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Details

Address
9313 Pearson Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78717
Phone
(512) 828-3434
Website
www.goddardschool.com/austin/
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.

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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