The Galloway School
Licensed child-care center in Friendswood, TX 77546 · Texas operation #1811875
Record summary
3 high-risk · 4 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Oct 27, 2026.
0 of 4 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.
Details
- Address
- 3200 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546
- Phone
- (281) 338-9510
- Website
- www.thegallowayschool.net/
- Ages served
- Toddlers
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 17 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 13, 2025; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Meri Bea Bartholomew
- Programs
- Accredited, Meals Provided
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 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 24, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
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: At time of inspection, the operation had a Fire Inspection conducted on 2/23/2025.
Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state May 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 25, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.
State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"
Inspector's note: During the application inspection, the opertational policies were viewed and there were some missing information. Please refer to email of spreadsheet.
Corrected Apr 8, 2025, verified by the state Apr 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"
Inspector's note: During the application inspection, 3 staff files were viewed and missing the following: (3)A copy of a health card or health care professional's statement verifying the employee is free of active tuberculosis, if required by the regional Texas Department of State Health Services TB program or local health authority (4)A notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985) as specified in Texas Human Resources Code, ?42.059 (5)A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) as specified in Texas Human Resources Code ?42.0563 (6)A record of training hours, including documentation required by ?746.1329 of this chapter (relating to What documentation must I provide to Licensing to verify that employees have met training requirements?) (8)Proof of request for background checks required by Chapter 745, Subchapter F of this title (relating to Background Checks) (11) A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter (relating to What must orientation for employees atmy child-care center include?).
Corrected Apr 8, 2025, verified by the state Apr 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 10, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
State rule HRC42.041(a): "Illegal Operation - Not Licensed"
Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it was determined that regular care that required a permit from Child Care Regulation was being provided to two-year-old children at the school. This type of care offered by the operation, did not meet exemption criteria.
Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified by the state Feb 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Galloway School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1811875.
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