2931 W 12TH ST, Houston, TX 77008 · (832) 708-3678 · State permit no. 1668843
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Principrin School for 9 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 rule cited most often here is 746.1315 (2 times, most recently Oct 19, 2023).
The state lists Principrin 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: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 9 violations, newest first
2 rules cited at Principrin 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.
Medium · Jan 20, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
The operation did not have the required information on the incident report, it was missing operation number, the director’s name, child’s date of birth, when CCR was notified, if first aid was provided, and the parent signature.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 20, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 23, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 19, 2023 · Inspection
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
The director and six caregivers did not have in person CPR, the CPR training was online.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 22, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Oct 19, 2023 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director is missing 14 hours of annual training for training year 3-30-2022 to 3-30-2023.
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:
- Nov 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 20, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
They were creams and ointments in reach of children.
In plain English: Caregivers must change wet or soiled diapers and clothing promptly, clean and dry the child with individual cloths or disposable towels, and keep diapering supplies out of children's reach. Powders, creams, ointments, or lotions may only be used with the parent's written permission (or when the parent supplies them) and must be labeled with the child's name. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play Equipment
The indoor play equipment did not have any surfacing under the equipment that was 48 inches high.
Official text of rule 746.4915
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 4, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two children enter the classroom and did not wash their hands before eating.
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:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 27, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Caregivers were observed sitting together and not activity walking around supervising children, which lead to a child being injured.
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:
- Nov 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 27, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The director and caregivers did not have current first aid when the child had her injury.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 25, 2021 · Inspection
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Of the 10 children records evaluated, 1 lacked the emergecy authorization information.
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:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 5, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 12, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Principrin 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).