The Goddard School of Forney

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Heartland / Kaufman / 75126
Street address: 4080 Abbey Rd
Phone: (972) 430-8885
Capacity: 196
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 19, 2021
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 18 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 21, 2026.

The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated January 31, 2024 to August 7, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 5 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 10 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for The Goddard School of Forney in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 5 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-21.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	5
Medium	1
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-07 · 746.2421(a) · Medium

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Three children did not have feeding instructions.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-14

2026-03-10 · 746.3407(10) · Medium High

Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly

The operation did not maintain a well-ventilated environment due to ongoing air conditioning issues.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-06

2026-03-10 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High

Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

During the March 12th inspection, a portable air conditioner unit and fans were observed being used with no safeguards and without being mounted. Some of the fans were not in use during the inspection. These items were removed during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-06

Full citation history from HHSC (25)

2026-08-07 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-14. Correction verified: 2026-08-21.
Three children did not have feeding instructions.
2026-03-10 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-06. Correction verified: 2026-04-14.
During the March 12th inspection, a portable air conditioner unit and fans were observed being used with no safeguards and without being mounted. Some of the fans were not in use during the inspection. These items were removed during the inspection.
2026-03-10 · 746.3407(10) · Medium High
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-06. Correction verified: 2026-04-14.
The operation did not maintain a well-ventilated environment due to ongoing air conditioning issues.
2025-11-13 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-04. Correction verified: 2025-12-02.
9 of the 10 staff files reviewed had CPR/ Frist Aid training that did not have a skills portion conducted.
2025-03-05 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-20. Correction verified: 2025-04-03.
The director did not use good judgment when yelling at staff in front of children.
2025-02-21 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-21. Correction verified: 2025-04-03.
A caregiver was observed to yell at children and speak to them in a mean way.
2025-02-21 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-21. Correction verified: 2025-04-03.
The operation used space heaters in the classrooms that were not mounted.
2025-02-21 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-21. Correction verified: 2025-04-03.
A caregiver treated a child harshly when she snatched an item from their hands causing the child to fall.
2024-12-05 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-30. Correction verified: 2025-01-14.
One caregiver did not use good judgement when assisting a child to have a bowel movement.
2024-01-31 · 746.305(a)(1) · Medium High
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-28. Correction verified: 2024-03-28.
The operation did not report unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
2023-08-09 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-08-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The assigned director was working part time hours while at the operation
2023-01-03 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-03. Correction verified: 2023-01-11.
Feeding schedules are not kept updated monty for infants not ready for table food.
2023-01-03 · 746.5625(c) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-04. Correction verified: 2023-01-11.
Staff are not aware of use the child safety alarm in the van used to transport children.
2023-01-03 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-03. Correction verified: 2023-01-11.
Operation is not following conditions of two staff members with provisional background checks.
2022-07-18 · 746.701(1) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-19. Correction verified: 2022-07-29.
The operation uses their own form, that does not include all the same information required when a child has a medical emergency.
2022-03-07 · 746.1203(11) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-05. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not share vital information when an infant was moved to another class.
2022-03-07 · 746.2419(4) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-05. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. An infant was not fed the regular meals provided by the parent.
2022-03-07 · 746.2431(2) · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-05. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. Caregivers did not update daily reports one two separate days.
2022-03-03 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: 2022-03-09.
A caregiver was present without a cleared background check.
2022-03-03 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-31. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The owner did not follow all the the conditions of the provisional background check.
2022-03-03 · 746.3301(i) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-31. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child's daily report showed they were given food during the day they were allergic to.
2022-03-03 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-03. Correction verified: 2022-03-09.
A classroom was observed to be over ratio by two children.
2022-03-03 · 746.303(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Change in Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-31. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. The director left the operation the previous week and licensing had not been notified at the time of the investigation inspection.
2022-03-01 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-29. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child did not receive a timely diaper change during their time in care.
2022-03-01 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-29. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A parent did not receive a daily report for the child's daily activities, diapers, and feeding.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1355836

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.