Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Primrose School of Clear Lake for 6 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (2 times, most recently Mar 1, 2023).
204Licensed capacity
7Routine inspections, 5 yrs
6Violations, 5 yrs
2High-weight violations
0.4Violations per inspection
1Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Primrose School of Clear Lake 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: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 6 violations at Primrose School of Clear Lake, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 2 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
2
33%
Medium High
2
33%
Medium
1
17%
Medium Low
1
17%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Primrose School of Clear Lake had 6 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.4 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
1 rule was cited more than once at Primrose School of Clear Lake in the last five years.
Each 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: Mar 1, 2023 · first: Mar 1, 2023
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2021 (from Oct 20)
0
0
0
2022
1
1
0
2023
2
3
3
2024
2
3
2
2025
1
1
1
2026
1
1
0
Every state visit
9 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
Jan 6, 2026
Inspection
667
None
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection
599
1
Dec 6, 2024
Inspection
—
None
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
662
1
Jan 18, 2024
Assessment
1
1
May 3, 2023
Inspection
2
None
Mar 1, 2023
Investigation (self-report)
2
2
Jan 25, 2023
Inspection
541
1
Jan 31, 2022
Inspection
647
None
All 6 violations, newest first
Medium High · Jan 15, 2025 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Two caregivers are missing annual training hours for last year 2023-2024. One caregiver is missing 12 hours, and the other one is missing 8 hours.
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)
Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Medium · Jan 19, 2024 · Inspection
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
I observe two training cups in the toddler room that were not labeled with child's name. Note: corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
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 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
High · Mar 1, 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 on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for two minutes.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
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:
Feb 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
What to ask on a visit
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Primrose School of Clear Lake:
Supervision and caregiver duties
How is information about my child passed along when caregivers change shifts?
How do caregivers keep track of every child during outdoor play, naps, and moves between rooms?
Staff training and certifications
Are all caregivers in my child's room currently certified in pediatric first aid and CPR?
What topics does your staff's yearly training cover?
Infant and toddler care
How do you follow my written feeding instructions, and how often do we update them?
How much time do babies spend in swings, bouncers, or other seats each day?
Incident reports and notices to the state
When do you fill out an incident report, and will I get a copy?
What kinds of events do you report to the state licensing office?
This page reports the state’s records for Primrose School of Clear Lake; 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).