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Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School

12535 PERTHSHIRE RD, Houston, TX 77024-4106

Operation number:
56078
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:
170
License effective:
August 26, 1996
Hours:
07:15 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7134685138
Email:
earlychildhood@hses.org
Website:
www.hses.org

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 15 available inspections for Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School from August 24, 2021 through July 7, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77024

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.87
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
38%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
47%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.14

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The outdoor play area is in need of loose-fill surfacing.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2026
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The operations last sanitation inspection was completed on 09/26/2024.
Correction deadline
July 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe that a child in care received medical evaluation by a healthcare professional following an injury.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since August 23rd, 2023.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone to the sides of a slide do not extend to the required 6 feet. An additional 2 feet is needed on one side. Note: The provider removed the slide during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Official code
746.4805(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A small slide was observed installed over grass without the required loose-fill material or unitary surfacing. Note: The play structure was removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Education written in a foreign language was not translated to English for one out of four staff files evaluated.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1111
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not have children was hands afterwards. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver was instructed to wash each child's hand after having their diapers changed before they go back to play.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 caregiver has not completed the skill-based portion for pediatric CPR training.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The annual sanitation has not been conducted since August 9th, 2022.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of meeting education requirements.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documentation of current liability insurance for the operation was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cribs in the infant room were not labeled for each infant.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the full 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed with direct access to children in care. The operation has not obtained an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the individual can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation showing the director has completed the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review during the inspection. An additional 20 hours is needed.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the original certificate of completion or a copy for CPR and First Aid training available for review during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Official code
746.1329(c)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed in a classroom and the operation did not have an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the caregiver could be present.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection infants were observed in their cribs with pacifiers that contained an attachment piece. Note: It was discussed to only use pacifiers that do not contain attachments as they pose a risk of strangulation and suffocation.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A child had not been signed in for the day. Note: The caregivers noted the child's time of arrival on the attendance log in the classroom during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information, the operation did not report a situation that put a child at risk to CCR within the required timeframe.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2023
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: Supervision
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was on their phone while caring for children.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, a caregiver did not count the number of children before going outside and left a child alone in a classroom for approximately 2 minutes.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, the Licensing Incident Report was not shared with parents regarding a child that was left alone in a classroom.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Five classrooms were observed with children napping in the exit walkway. This was corrected at inspection when each caregiver of the classes moved the children to another location.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was observed present at the operation in the 3 year old classroom with an inactive background check.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Four caregivers was observed at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
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: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibility from the background check unit NOTE: Background check was submitted during the inspection
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