Primrose School of Upper Kirby

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted was unavailable for review upon request.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026.

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted was unavailable for review upon request.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 16, 2026.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a child was left on the playground unsupervised.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed grabbing a child during the follow-up inspection.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did know the number of children in care. The caregiver stated there were 6 children present and there was only 5 children.

Corrected Jun 17, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in care.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 17, 2025.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a child was pulled while in care.

Corrected Jul 28, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in care.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required records must be kept and made available to the state's inspectors.

State rule 746.801(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance"

Inspector's note: Proof of current liability insurance was unavailable upon request.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 11, 2025.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child.

Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified by the state Jan 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).