10221 ELLA LEE LN, Houston, TX 77042 · (713) 782-4421 · State permit no. 118941
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Grace School Early Childhood Program for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (2 times, most recently Apr 5, 2024).
The state lists Grace School Early Childhood Program as serving toddler and pre-kindergarten children, open 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 10 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Grace School 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 · Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Caregiver had children arranged around her work area in a way that blocked safe passage.
In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 26, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Sep 29, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Jan 28, 2025 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
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 30, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 28, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Apr 5, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 8, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 15, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 5, 2024 · 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
It was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom for 2 to 3 minutes.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 8, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 15, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 21, 2024 · Investigation (report)
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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.
In plain English: If the state's background check unit finds a person ineligible, the operation must immediately remove that person from the operation and confirm it received the notice. If the person is eligible or provisionally eligible with conditions, the operation must limit the person's duties to follow those conditions. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 21, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
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.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver has placed their foot over a child for them to go to sleep.
In plain English: Children are not required to sleep at rest time. Caregivers may not force a child to sleep, put anything in or on a child's head or body to make the child rest or sleep, or confine a child in a restrictive device to make the child rest or sleep. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Aug 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Date of admission was missing on file for four out of ten children files checked. This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Sep 15, 2022 · Inspection
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
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 17, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 15, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Sep 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
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
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 19, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 16, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes