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Primrose School of Columbus Trail

5330 COLUMBUS TRL, Fort Worth, TX 76123-2970

Operation number:
881259
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
182
License effective:
November 9, 2007
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8174234000
Email:
bksmith@primrosecolumbustrail.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 66 available inspections for Primrose School of Columbus Trail from September 2, 2021 through July 1, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Seven later inspections, from March 6, 2026 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
66

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

66 total inspections vs 14 local median in 76123

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for several minutes.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver used a harsh tone while disciplining a child in care.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child was missing a health statement (or parent signature verifying that their child has been seen by a health care professional in the last year) from their file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child was missing multiple immunizations from their record during the inspection.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present and in the classroom with children without a cleared background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the operation.
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
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when the caregiver forced a child to sit in a chair and physically held him down to prevent him from getting up.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient when the caregvier failed to ensure all children transitioned from the classroom. This standard wias placed in compliance when leadership put policies in place to document transition times and numbers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information collected during this investigation, it has been determined that the caregiver failed to use good judgment when she made a decision to deviate from the transition procedures which resulted in a child being left unattended in a classroom.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver used prohibited punishment when she used her hand to strike a child on the mouth.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two caregivers failed to report minimum standard violations that they observed to management timely.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gas leak test was not current during the monitoring inspection.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver at the operation "popped" a child on the bottom for not following a directive.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)