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Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School

12535 Perthshire Rd, Houston, TX 77024 · Harris County

Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 170 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 1996. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 27). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
13Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
27 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications5
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication3
Staff ratios3
Sleep safety2
Other standards2
Supervision1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The outdoor play area is in need of loose-fill surfacing.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
Medium HighJul 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operations last sanitation inspection was completed on 09/26/2024.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
Medium HighOct 21, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
Medium HighSep 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides §746.4805(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since August 23rd, 2023.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2024
Medium HighAug 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
Education written in a foreign language was not translated to English for one out of four staff files evaluated.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
Medium HighAug 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 13, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
1 caregiver has not completed the skill-based portion for pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified May 15, 2024
LowAug 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests §746.1329(c)(2)
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.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
HighAug 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance §746.801(6)
Documentation of current liability insurance for the operation was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation has not been conducted since August 9th, 2022.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
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.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the full 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of meeting education requirements.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Cribs in the infant room were not labeled for each infant.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
HighMay 10, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
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.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
Medium HighMay 10, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 10, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified May 10, 2023
HighMay 8, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
Medium HighMay 8, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was on their phone while caring for children.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
HighMay 8, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information, the operation did not report a situation that put a child at risk to CCR within the required timeframe.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
MediumMay 8, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained, the Licensing Incident Report was not shared with parents regarding a child that was left alone in a classroom.
Correction verified May 10, 2023
HighAug 18, 2022InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
One caregiver was observed present at the operation in the 3 year old classroom with an inactive background check.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighAug 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Four caregivers was observed at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighAug 18, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity170 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:15 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 26, 1996
DirectorJennifer Huthmacher
Phone7134685138
State operation #56078

Common questions

Does Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School’s hours?

7:15 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 15, 2023: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Holy Spirit Early Childhood and Primary School last inspected?

Aug 25, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 56078 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.