Primrose School at First Colony

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: An infant was in a bouncer for 30 minutes.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 marshal inspection.

Corrected Aug 5, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Operating Times"

Inspector's note: The hours, days, and months of operation were not in the operational policies.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must explain how parents can access the minimum standards online, the Texas abuse/neglect hotline and the state's website.

State rule 746.501(a)(23) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website"

Inspector's note: The operation policies did not have instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards online, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and HHSC website.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must support inclusive services.

State rule 746.501(a)(30) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a policy regarding inclusive care.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: A caregiver grabbed and yelled at a child while the child was in care.

Corrected Apr 7, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: A cleaning bottle was in a low unlocked shelf.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: A cleaning bottle was not labeled in a classroom with children present.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).