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Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch

1540 S Peek Rd, Katy, TX 77450 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 187 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2000. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (2 of 11). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #109 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #109 of 167 centers in Katy
4High risk
3Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios2
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1
Supervision1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 3, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver was present at the operation with direct access to children without an eligible background check.
Correction verified May 1, 2026
HighMar 3, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelled at children in care.
Correction verified May 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated contained a blank special needs statement.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
Documentation showing a shelter in place and lock down drill has been conducted was not available for review upon request.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
HighAug 17, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The child safety alarm in Bus 2 is notworking properly and did not make a beeping noise upon testing.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass §746.4003(a)(7)
The first aid kits in both Bus 1 and Bus 2 did not contain a thermometer during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
Alcohol wipes in the first aid kits in the buses were expired and have not been disposed of.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed foo allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
HighJun 24, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment. The caregiver treated a child in a harsh and/or unusual way.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2022
Medium HighMay 13, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(7)
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not interact with a child in a positive manner. The caregiver placed a child's shoes on in a harsh way.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that all parents were not allowed inside the daycare without prior authorization, during the daycare's operation hours. **Note*** This was corrected at inspection when the daycare started allowing all parents into the operation during regular business hours**
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity187 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 3, 2000
DirectorDacourdra McFarland
Phone2816937711
State operation #547667

Common questions

Does Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Katy, 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 Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 3, 2026: “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 Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch compare with other daycares in Katy?

It is tied for #109 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Primrose School Of Cinco Ranch last inspected?

May 22, 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 547667 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.