Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77024

Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School

12535 PERTHSHIRE RD, Houston, TX 77024 · (713) 468-5138 · State permit no. 56078

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School for 28 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.3401 (3 times, most recently Jul 7, 2026).

The state lists Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School as serving infant, toddler, and pre-kindergarten children, open 07:15 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 28 violations at Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 13 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High829%
Medium High1346%
Medium621%
Medium Low00%
Low14%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School had 28 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School 28, Houston five-year median 11This daycare28Houston median11

Repeat issues

5 rules were cited more than once at Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.3401
Medium High
3The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 7, 2026 · first: Aug 15, 2023
745.641
High
3An 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
Most recent: Aug 15, 2023 · first: Aug 18, 2022
746.1205
High
2Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 21, 2026 · first: May 8, 2023
746.4907
Medium High
2Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 7, 2026 · first: Aug 14, 2024
746.305
Medium High
2The 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
Most recent: Oct 21, 2025 · first: May 8, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School, 2021 to 20260020211320223152023262024112025432026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022113
20233415
2024246
2025121
2026463

Every state visit

17 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 14, 2026Inspection1None
Aug 25, 2026Inspection—None
Aug 21, 2026Investigation (self-report)11
Jul 7, 2026Inspection4402
Jun 5, 2026Inspection—None
Jun 2, 2026Investigation (report)1None
Oct 21, 2025Investigation (self-report)31
Jul 21, 2025Inspection840None
Sep 12, 2024Inspection22
Sep 10, 2024Investigation (report)4None
Aug 14, 2024Inspection5843
Mar 13, 2024Investigation (self-report)41
Show 5 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Aug 15, 2023Inspection6748
May 26, 2023Inspection4None
May 10, 2023Inspection1163
May 8, 2023Investigation (self-report)44
Aug 18, 2022Inspection5393

All 28 violations, newest first

3 rules cited at Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary 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.

High · Aug 21, 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

Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation established that the operation failed to maintain adequate supervision when a child was left alone in the classroom without caregiver supervision.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 15, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 14, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 7, 2026 · Inspection

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The outdoor play area is in need of loose-fill surfacing.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 22, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 11, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 7, 2026 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operations last sanitation inspection was completed on 09/26/2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 27, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 20, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 21, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe that a child in care received medical evaluation by a healthcare professional following an injury.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

The use zone to the sides of a slide do not extend to the required 6 feet. An additional 2 feet is needed on one side. Note: The provider removed the slide during the inspection.

In plain English: The use zone in front of the entry and along the sides of a slide must extend at least six feet. In front of the slide exit it must extend at least six feet for slides six feet high or less, and for taller slides it must equal the platform's height above the surfacing, up to eight feet, without overlapping other equipment's use zones. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since August 23rd, 2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 30, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

Education written in a foreign language was not translated to English for one out of four staff files evaluated.

Official text of rule 746.1111

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 27, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

During the inspection a caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not have children was hands afterwards. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver was instructed to wash each child's hand after having their diapers changed before they go back to play.

In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

A small slide was observed installed over grass without the required loose-fill material or unitary surfacing. Note: The play structure was removed during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 13, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

1 caregiver has not completed the skill-based portion for pediatric CPR training.

In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 16, 2024
Correction verified:
May 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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High · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

During the inspection, a caregiver was observed with direct access to children in care. The operation has not obtained an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the individual can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 18, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The annual sanitation has not been conducted since August 9th, 2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the original certificate of completion or a copy for CPR and First Aid training available for review during the inspection.

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 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

Documentation of current liability insurance for the operation was not available for review during the inspection.

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:
Aug 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of meeting education requirements.

In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the full 24 hours of annual training.

In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Documentation showing the director has completed the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review during the inspection. An additional 20 hours is needed.

In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

Cribs in the infant room were not labeled for each infant.

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 10, 2023 · Inspection

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

A child had not been signed in for the day. Note: The caregivers noted the child's time of arrival on the attendance log in the classroom during the inspection.

In plain English: The center must have a system that tracks each child's arrival and departure every day, with the child's name, the date and times, and the initials or unique code of the employee or parent. All caregivers must be able to use it to see which children are in care during their shift, at caregiver changes, and during an evacuation. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 10, 2023 · Inspection

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

During the inspection infants were observed in their cribs with pacifiers that contained an attachment piece. Note: It was discussed to only use pacifiers that do not contain attachments as they pose a risk of strangulation and suffocation.

In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 10, 2023
Correction verified:
May 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 10, 2023 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

During the inspection, a caregiver was observed in a classroom and the operation did not have an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the caregiver could be present.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 12, 2023
Correction verified:
May 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 8, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Based on the information, the operation did not report a situation that put a child at risk to CCR within the required timeframe.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 25, 2023
Correction verified:
May 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 8, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was on their phone while caring for children.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 25, 2023
Correction verified:
May 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 8, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Based on the information obtained, the Licensing Incident Report was not shared with parents regarding a child that was left alone in a classroom.

In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 12, 2023
Correction verified:
May 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 8, 2023 · 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 upon the information obtained, a caregiver did not count the number of children before going outside and left a child alone in a classroom for approximately 2 minutes.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 10, 2023
Correction verified:
May 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 18, 2022 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

Four caregivers was observed at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 31, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 22, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 18, 2022 · Inspection

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

Five classrooms were observed with children napping in the exit walkway. This was corrected at inspection when each caregiver of the classes moved the children to another location.

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 · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 18, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Aug 18, 2022 · Inspection

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

One caregiver was observed present at the operation in the 3 year old classroom with an inactive background check.

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:
Aug 31, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 22, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School:

Background checks

Handwashing and sanitation

Staff training and certifications

Playgrounds and play equipment

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary 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).