Gracey Learning Center
24814 SADDLESPUR LN, Katy, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 119
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Christianah Innocent-Utulu
- Phone
- (281) 317-4022
- Regulated since
- Oct 4, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1438197 · number 1767278
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A total of seven operational staff files were review. One out of seven operational staff files do not have their affavdaidt notarized for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other
The first aid kit cabinet was review. Sixteen items were found to be expired since 2025.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their children product certification since 03/12/2024.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other Serious
A total of ten children files were review. One out of ten children files do not have the authorization of release of children information for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a broken shelf with exposed wood in a room used by children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have proof that fire drills had been conducted after January 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A cabinet inside the infant room was observed to be unlocked with cleaning chemicals inside. ** Caregiver removed chemical and put it away from children during the inspection. **
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 5 child files reviewed did not have a health statement from the childs doctor.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
1 out 5 child files reviewed was missing emergency care authorization from the parent.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Safety & premises
1 out of 5 child files reviewed did not get permission for transportation.
HHSC 746.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The center director stepped out of the classroom on several occasions, leaving a child unattended and unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There were 6 children in care, but the caregiver stated that 8 children were present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-31.
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Other Serious
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.