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Grapeland ISD Early Learning Center

776 N OLIVE ST, Grapeland, TX 75844

Operation number:
1690763
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Houston
Capacity:
149
License effective:
January 2, 2020
Hours:
06:45 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9366872056
Email:
bcastleberry@grapelandisd.net

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 11 available inspections for Grapeland ISD Early Learning Center from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved supervision.

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
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.18
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1

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.

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2026 as required.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation concluded that a caregiver exercised poor judgment in her aggressive handling of an infant in care. The caregiver was terminated for her actions.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 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: Incident records
Report finding
The parents whose child was involved in a DFPS investigation associated with abuse/neglect allegations requested to review the camera footage associated with the incident under investigation but were not allowed to do so as required.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.521(8) - Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
Official code
746.521(8)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
DFPS staff observed an infant left in an enclosed play area unsupervised.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Witnesses confirmed that children were sprayed with water bottles as a means of discipline.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
An incident under investigation by DFPS staff involving allegations of abuse/neglect was not reported to CCR staff/Statewide intake within the appropriate timeframe.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The parents were not appropriately informed within the required timeframe of an incident involving their child which was associated with abuse/neglect allegations warranting DFPS investigation.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.307(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were two garbage cans missing tops with food exposed. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A child who became ill in care was not separated from the other children appropriately. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3605(a)(2) - Child Becomes Ill in Care - Keep Apart from Others
Official code
746.3605(a)(2)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There was no tracking system to account for director's presence.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver's view of two infants in the classroom was blocked by a shelve as she was sitting on the floor with another infant. The caregiver changed positions so that visual supervision could be maintainend, therefore the deficiency was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2403(1) - Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene
Official code
746.2403(1)