18220 UPPER BAY RD, Houston, TX 77058 · (281) 333-3323 · State permit no. 198834
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (4 times, most recently Jan 14, 2026).
The state lists Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 11 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Mar 18, 2026 · Inspection
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The daycare is lacking current gas pipe test, last one expired on 2/16/2026.
In plain English: A center that uses natural or LP gas must be inspected for gas leaks before its first permit and every two years after that, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 8, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 27, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 14, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the investigation staff left a child in the hallway unsupervised for at least six minutes.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 15, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jan 30, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 14, 2026 · Investigation (report)
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
During the investigation the operation self reported a child was left unsupervised during transition.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 15, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jan 30, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 7, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not account for all children in care during transition time when they left the room to go to the office.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 30, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 13, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 7, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care was left in the classroom unsupervised for five minutes.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 30, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 13, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · May 6, 2025 · Inspection
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
One caregiver is missing one hour of child maltreatment training.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 20, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 6, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jan 18, 2024 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 22, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 12, 2023 · Inspection
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
There was a parent volunteer with no active background check alone with 3 children. Note: Admin Penalty is attached. Note: Volunteer left the operation.
In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 27, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
I observe several pieces of wooden logs deteriorating and three large nails protruding along the fence in the playground area.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 19, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 25, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was left unsupervised on the playground for eight minutes.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 19, 2022
- Correction verified:
- May 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · Apr 25, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregivers did not count the number of children after returning from playground.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 19, 2022
- Correction verified:
- May 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).