4040 W BELLFORT ST, Houston, TX 77025 · (832) 389-2683 · State permit no. 236049
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Grace Episcopal School for 6 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The last 1 routine inspection found no violations.
The state lists Grace Episcopal School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 6 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Grace Episcopal School changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Low · Aug 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
One staff did not have her current first aid and CPR training on file.
In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 29, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 27, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
The operation failed to notify licensing of a pipe burst within the school and temporary relocation of classrooms. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection by having a discussion with the director and she voiced understanding.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Oct 9, 2023 · Inspection
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
There was not an updated annual fire inspection report available to review. Last fire inspection was dated for 10/6/2022.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 23, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 17, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
4 baby walkers were observed to be in two of the infant classrooms. Two walkers were observed to be in use by infants in care. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, all walkers were removed from the classrooms.
In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in the Infant B classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated seven children were present however six were counted.
In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 28, 2022 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed caring for a group of 9 children ages 13-16 months. The operation had not submitted a request for background check.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 30, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Grace Episcopal School; 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).