The Goddard School of Austin
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 2111 Frate Barker Rd, Austin, TX 78748
About the program
The Goddard School of Austin is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2010. It is licensed for 168 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Goddard School of Austin provides early childhood education and daycare for children aged six weeks to six years.
The program follows a play-based approach and offers American Sign Language.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Goddard School of Austin does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
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(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
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.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Show all 7 violations on file
746.4205(a) - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
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.
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
It was found during the inspection the operation had reduced ratio during naptime with an infant present.
What parents say
We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Goddard in our first couple of months here. From day one, the management team knew our baby’s name and always gave us such a warm welcome. Ms. Debbie and Ms. Feney in the infants Hummingbirds class are absolutely amazing. They are kind, patient, experienced and clearly care so much about the babies. We love the daily feedback, activities and photos through the Goddard app, and…
Jen Meinecke · 5/5 on Google · a month agoWe love Goddard! The teachers in the infant room are the absolute best - warm, kind, and loving. They are always doing creative art projects and fun activities! Very grateful to have found this wonderful school.
Erin Stallman · 5/5 on Google · 2 weeks agoMy son is enrolled in the gecko pre-k class at the Goddard about five months now and it had been an amazing experience. Prior to that, he was with a private nanny. It was a tough transition as he had extreme separation anxiety which was heartbreaking to watch, but after a week, we saw him thriving and smiling again. The change was alot quicker than we expected. The front staff has been welcoming and helpful with all…
Annie Ngo · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoOur family’s time at Goddard has been great. Both my boys were there for about 8 years. The school is safe and clean. The curriculum and activities are top notch. The teachers and admin are consistent, knowledgeable and professional. They truly have been an integral and irreplaceable part of our village in raising young children. My boys have been happy and healthy in their care and learned so much!
laura jurkash · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
2111 Frate Barker Rd, Austin, TX 78748
Questions about The Goddard School of Austin
Is The Goddard School of Austin licensed?
Yes. The Goddard School of Austin holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1047608), with a licensed capacity of 168 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Goddard School of Austin had any inspection violations?
Texas records 4 violations for The Goddard School of Austin in the last three years, 4 of them rated high risk by the state, across 12 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does The Goddard School of Austin take?
The Goddard School of Austin is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does The Goddard School of Austin cost?
The Goddard School of Austin does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
