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Primrose School of College Station

1021 ARRINGTON RD, College Station, TX 77845-8659

Operation number:
1628720
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Brazos
Capacity:
233
License effective:
June 13, 2016
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9794859876
Email:
hchamblee@primrosecollegestation.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 49 available inspections for Primrose School of College Station from October 26, 2021 through May 7, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 11, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 14, 2026 through May 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
49

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

49 total inspections vs 16 local median in 77845

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.47
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.76

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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when they fed an infant the wrong labeled bottle.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to conclude a caregiver not consoling a crying child.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Official code
746.2401(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver failed to use good judgment when they feed an infant the wrong labeled bottle.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parent was not notified when a child was injured while in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Caregivers were told that the incident could be handled within the operation and did not have to involve childcare regulation.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
Official code
746.201(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Corporal punishment was used by a caregiver in the form of grabbing children by the wrist and pushing a child with an open palm.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present at the operation and counted into ratio who did not have an active background check.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(b)(1)(B) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
Official code
745.621(b)(1)(B)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The toddler classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver and 10 toddlers. The ratio for the classroom should be 1 caregiver to 9 toddlers.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed kneeling down beside a child using intimidating tactics to force the child to lay down on a cot. Two other caregivers were present and watching. The caregiver did not realize CCR was present in the room.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
4 of the 6 food allergy plans did not have doctor's signature.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
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
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation it was found a child in care was left unattended in a classroom for two minutes.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While checking monthly emergency practices there was no fire exstinguisher check available for viewing. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire exstinguishers were checked.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While reviewing emergency practices there was no documentation showing the carbon monoxide has been tested. This was corrected at the inspection when the carbon monoxide was checked.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Official code
746.5537(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While reviewing monthly emergency practices there was no smoke dector testing available for review. This was corrected at the inspection when the smoke detectors were checked.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While doing a walk through loose fill was not being maintained at a proper depth of six inches.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While walking the outdoor play area there was rocking equipment that children sit on without six feet of use zone available.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Official code
746.4813(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
While reviewing records it was found a caregiver was caring for children under 24 months without preservice training.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Tissue paper and a soda can was observed stuffed into play equipment accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver removed the tissue paper and soda can from the play equipment. A chain linked fence on the playground has a gap at the bottom and is in need of repairs.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There were three storage bins with hinges with the lid does not stay open in any position and did not have ventilation.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(7) - Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
Official code
746.3701(7)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report an incident where medical treatment was sought. This was corrected at inspection when it was discussed with the operation the proper time frames that incidents should be reported.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was one caregiver staff present and and counted in ration without eligible background check results. The staff was rehired and has been present since May 2022. *This was corrected at inspection when the background checks were submitted and staff was dismissed until the eligibility is determined.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
When preparing to transition outside to the playground, the caregivers failed to complete the name to face counts and a child was left in the classroom for more than 20 minutes unsupervised.
Correction deadline
August 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Classroom video evidence shows a caregiver not using good judgment while ]redirecting a child's behavior. The caregiver is observed attempting to redirect a four year old child to pick up the toys they had thrown. The caregiver is observed holding the child by the arms and hands and attempting to get the child to stand up and walk. During the process the child is not complying and the child's feet are dragged a few feet across the classroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)