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Grace School Early Childhood Program

10221 ELLA LEE LN, Houston, TX 77042-2939

Operation number:
118941
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:
155
License effective:
February 9, 1986
Hours:
08:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7137824421
Email:
mbarrington@graceschool.org
Website:
Not listed

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 18 available inspections for Grace School Early Childhood Program from September 20, 2021 through August 26, 2025.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 28, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.

Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
18

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 17 local median in 77042

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.17
Local median
1.34

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
37%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
56%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.8

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 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: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom for 2 to 3 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2024
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
It was found that the caregiver did know how many children the caregiver was repsoblbie for when outside as caregiver failed to do count before leaving the classroom and when the classroom got outside.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, the operation is not in compliance with minimum standard rules. The provider allowed a person to be in charge of the after-school program who did not meet all qualifications.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not follow the background check conditions set by CBCU for a person with provisional eligibility by allowing the person to oversee staff.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver has placed their foot over a child for them to go to sleep.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Date of admission was missing on file for four out of ten children files checked. This was corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four children records evaluated were missing one or more of the following information from their admission forms: -Special needs Acknowledgment; -Date of Admission; -Address for child's emergency contact person
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Four staff members were observed at the operation and providing direct care to children without an initial background check submission entered. One staff member was observed in a classroom. One staff member was observed in the outside courtyard. Two staff members were observed on the playground. The four staff members were assisting other staff that has completed background checks on file.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two children records evaluated was missing an acknowledgement of any special needs.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four staff records evaluated were not maintained and were missing the following: -Documentation showing the dates of the first and last day on the job. -Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications. -A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. -A record of training hours. A statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies and (B)Personnel policies. -Proof of request for background checks -A copy of a photo identification. -A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of six children records evaluated did not have their immunization records on file at the operation. Note: Corrections were made during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of six children records evaluated did not have the address and/or phone number listed for each child's emergency contact person(s).
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child's record evaluated was missing a health statement on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy handbook is missing the procedures on how parents may contact the child care licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies handbook is missing the days and months of operation. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Official code
746.501(a)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy handbook is missing information to inform parents that any area within 1,000 feet of the operation is not a gang-free zone. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
Official code
746.501(b)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit is missing the guide to first aid and adhesive tape. Note: Corrections were made during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four staff records evaluated did not have original certificates to display completion of trainings.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's emergency preparedness plan is missing the continuity of care during an emergency.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Official code
746.5202(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's emergency preparedness plan is missing the following from this subchapter: 1(d)-an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 1(e)-the address of the alternate shelter away from the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)