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Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program

18220 UPPER BAY RD, Houston, TX 77058-4127

Operation number:
198834
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
322
License effective:
February 6, 1987
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813333323
Email:
svindas@dayonechristianacademy.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 23 available inspections for Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program from September 16, 2021 through June 2, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Three later inspections, from May 11, 2026 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 11 local median in Houston

Compared to 920 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.52
Local median
0.99

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.55

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The daycare is lacking current gas pipe test, last one expired on 2/16/2026.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation the operation self reported a child was left unsupervised during transition.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the investigation staff left a child in the hallway unsupervised for at least six minutes.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care was left in the classroom unsupervised for five minutes.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not account for all children in care during transition time when they left the room to go to the office.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver is missing one hour of child maltreatment training.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was a parent volunteer with no active background check alone with 3 children. Note: Admin Penalty is attached. Note: Volunteer left the operation.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observe several pieces of wooden logs deteriorating and three large nails protruding along the fence in the playground area.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregivers did not count the number of children after returning from playground.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was left unsupervised on the playground for eight minutes.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infant feeding instructions were expired. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)