A Place To Grow

5134 BAILEY RD, Pearland, TX 77584 · Brazoria County

18cited violations

3serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 284
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Amy Graves
Phone: (281) 489-7419
Regulated since: Jul 9, 1992
HHSC IDs: Operation 124815 · number 413853
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 3
Supervision & ratios 1
Discipline & child guidance 1
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 5
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	0	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1)
2025	4	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2024	6	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (3)
2023	1	0	Safety & premises (1)
2022	4	0	Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The following safety hazards were found on the playground: Three holes at the bottom of fence line and a section of the fence line that is falling down into the playground area. Metal/wooden bench has rusted impalement hazards and loose board. Interior crack at top of slide on the large boat play structure. Garden hose loose on sidewalk leading to and from playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  Booster seats in four of the operation's six vehicles used for transportation were expired. Booster seats had expiration dates of 2014 and 2015. The operation purchased and installed brand new booster seats during this inspection. The operation brought the deficiency into compliance at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-24.
- Illness & medication
  One out of ten children s records reviewed is missing the following required vaccines for their age: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A and PCV 4.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two out of ten employee files evaluated were missing education requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
- Other
  I observed multiple children under the age of 2 years old watching television during nap time.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
- Safety & premises
  An infant was observed in a bouncer seat without being properly strapped in.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  In the Crawlers classroom, I observed multiple bottles of cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
HHSC inspection history
May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver with a pending background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
- Staff background & training
  Eight out of ten employees are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers who transport children are missing transportation training on file for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  In the Eighteen months classroom, I observed an eighteen month old child sitting in a high chair to prevent disruption during story time.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The walls had chipped paint in the Eighteen months and Two year old classrooms.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
- Illness & medication
  The operation does not have current immunization records for a cat that resides on the premises.
  
  HHSC 746.3903(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
HHSC inspection history
May 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  On the two's playground, the use zone for the rotating bikes was not adequate.
  
  HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three out of eight caregivers were missing required annual trainings. Note: Corrected when the caregivers completed the missing trainings.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-09.
- Safety & premises
  A child with known food allergies did not have a an allergy emergency plan for review.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-16. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
- Other
  Grass and weeds were growing through the mulch on multiple playgrounds.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-16. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
- Illness & medication
  Three out of ten children did not have current immunization records on file.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-16. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for A Place To Grow, 5134 BAILEY RD, Pearland, TX 77584-6030 (operation ID 124815, operation number 413853), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.