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A Place To Grow

5134 BAILEY RD, Pearland, TX 77584-6030

Operation number:
413853
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Brazoria
Capacity:
284
License effective:
July 9, 1992
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2814897419
Email:
placetogrow@aol.com

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 eight available inspections for A Place To Grow from June 9, 2022 through April 21, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77584

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.25
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
63%
Local median
41%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.09

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: Hazardous access
Report finding
The following safety hazards were found on the playground: Three holes at the bottom of fence line and a section of the fence line that is falling down into the playground area. Metal/wooden bench has rusted impalement hazards and loose board. Interior crack at top of slide on the large boat play structure. Garden hose loose on sidewalk leading to and from playground.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Booster seats in four of the operation's six vehicles used for transportation were expired. Booster seats had expiration dates of 2014 and 2015. The operation purchased and installed brand new booster seats during this inspection. The operation brought the deficiency into compliance at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children s records reviewed is missing the following required vaccines for their age: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A and PCV 4.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was observed in a bouncer seat without being properly strapped in.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of ten employee files evaluated were missing education requirements.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
I observed multiple children under the age of 2 years old watching television during nap time.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the Crawlers classroom, I observed multiple bottles of cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have current immunization records for a cat that resides on the premises.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
746.3903(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The walls had chipped paint in the Eighteen months and Two year old classrooms.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Eight out of ten employees are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with a pending background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two caregivers who transport children are missing transportation training on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
In the Eighteen months classroom, I observed an eighteen month old child sitting in a high chair to prevent disruption during story time.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
On the two's playground, the use zone for the rotating bikes was not adequate.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Official code
746.4813(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with known food allergies did not have a an allergy emergency plan for review.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Grass and weeds were growing through the mulch on multiple playgrounds.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of eight caregivers were missing required annual trainings. Note: Corrected when the caregivers completed the missing trainings.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten children did not have current immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)