Primrose School At First Colony
4605 AUSTIN PKWY, Sugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 192
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria De La Cruz
- Phone
- (281) 565-2707
- Regulated since
- Feb 6, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 971408 · number 1401686
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was in a bouncer for 30 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The hours, days, and months of operation were not in the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation policies did not have instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards online, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a policy regarding inclusive care.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Other Serious
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver grabbed and yelled at a child while the child was in care.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A cleaning bottle was in a low unlocked shelf.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A cleaning bottle was not labeled in a classroom with children present.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A cleaning bottle was not labeled in the early preschool classroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An active wasps nest was observed on the Explorer's playground.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Other
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee was present at the operation without an eligible background check.
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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
At follow up, a caregiver in Preschool Pathway B said there was 10 three year olds napping, but there were only 9 children. A caregiver in Pre K 1 stated there were 10 children napping, but only 9 children were present.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-23.
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Other Serious
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Oct 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in Early Preschool stated there were 9 children, but there were actually 11 two year olds present. Caregivers in Preschool Pathway B said they had 8 children, but there were 10 children present.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-25. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Safety & premises
A two year old child has a food allegy emergency plan that is not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Other Serious
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Parents are prevented from entering the facility.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Records & paperwork
A notarized affidavit is not on record for one caregiver.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-11-03. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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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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- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.