ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Grace School Early Childhood Program

10221 ELLA LEE LN, HOUSTON, TX 77042

License #118941 | Expires: Feb 9, 1986

Day Care Center
Type
155
Capacity
18
Inspections
21
Violations

Compliance Summary

4
Critical
5
Serious
8
Moderate
4
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Aug 26, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jan 28, 2025 OTHER Violations Found 1
Aug 15, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 22, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 20, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 15, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 8, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 5, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 2
Apr 4, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 28, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 27, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 22, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Mar 21, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 2
Mar 20, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Mar 19, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 16, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Sep 15, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Sep 20, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 12

Violation Details

Minor Corrected

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.

Corrected: Jan 30, 2025

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Apr 8, 2024

Critical Corrected

It was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom for 2 to 3 minutes.

Corrected: Apr 8, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: May 10, 2024

Serious Corrected

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.

Corrected: May 10, 2024

Moderate Corrected

Based on the information obtained, a caregiver has placed their foot over a child for them to go to sleep.

Corrected: May 10, 2024

Minor Corrected

Date of admission was missing on file for four out of ten children files checked. This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2023

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Sep 17, 2022

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Sep 19, 2022

Moderate Corrected

Four staff records evaluated were not maintained and were missing the following: -Documentation showing the dates of the first and last day on the job. -Documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications. -A notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. -A record of training hours. A statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center s: (A)Operational policies and (B)Personnel policies. -Proof of request for background checks -A copy of a photo identification. -A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Corrected: Sep 27, 2021

Minor Corrected

The operational policy handbook is missing information to inform parents that any area within 1,000 feet of the operation is not a gang-free zone. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

Moderate Corrected

The operational policies handbook is missing the days and months of operation. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

Moderate Corrected

The first aid kit is missing the guide to first aid and adhesive tape. Note: Corrections were made during the inspection.

Serious Corrected

Two children records evaluated was missing an acknowledgement of any special needs.

Moderate Corrected

The operational policy handbook is missing the procedures on how parents may contact the child care licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

Serious Corrected

The operation's emergency preparedness plan is missing the continuity of care during an emergency.

Moderate Corrected

A child's record evaluated was missing a health statement on file.

Moderate Corrected

Two of six children records evaluated did not have their immunization records on file at the operation. Note: Corrections were made during the inspection.

Minor Corrected

Four staff records evaluated did not have original certificates to display completion of trainings.

Serious Corrected

The operation's emergency preparedness plan is missing the following from this subchapter: 1(d)-an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 1(e)-the address of the alternate shelter away from the operation.

Serious Corrected

Two of six children records evaluated did not have the address and/or phone number listed for each child's emergency contact person(s).

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.