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Primrose School of Upper Kirby

3001 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX 77098-3107

Operation number:
1623720
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:
207
License effective:
October 21, 2016
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7135226700
Email:
Not listed

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 26 available inspections for Primrose School of Upper Kirby from August 23, 2021 through July 27, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 16, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 77098

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.69
Local median
0.8

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.38

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted was unavailable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted was unavailable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a child was left on the playground unsupervised.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the follow-up inspection.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver did know the number of children in care. The caregiver stated there were 6 children present and there was only 5 children.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in care.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a child was pulled while in care.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in care.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Proof of current liability insurance was unavailable upon request.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Official code
746.801(6)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation failed to inactivate two staff members background checks who are no longer employed at the operation with seven days of leaving the operation. One staff member last date of employment was on 9/9/2022 and the other staff member last date of employment was on 9/13/2022. Note: The two staff members background check were inactivated during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver responsible for the 1yr. and 2yr. olds did not state the correct number of children currently present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there were 10 children. There were 9 children currently present.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 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)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Five infants who are not ready for table food did not have updated feeding instruction sheets. Note: The infant feeding sheets were updated during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with a diagnosed food allergy and that requires an epipen is missing their parent signature on the food allergy emergency form. Note: The food allergy emergency form was signed by the child's parent during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four personnel records evaluated were missing 24 annual training hours.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Six children records reviewed were missing the emergency contact information from their files.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The center director is missing 12 of 30 annual training hours.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in the infant room (3m to 7m) did not state the correct number of children present. The caregiver stated there were 8 children present but there were 7 children currently present.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 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)