Trinity Spiral School

1721 EAST AVE, Katy, TX 77493 · Harris County

40cited violations

8serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 136
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Martha Paez
Phone: (281) 650-4423
Regulated since: Sep 26, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1324062 · number 1686258
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 4
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	10	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2)
2025	4	0	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2024	18	4	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2)
2022	8	2	Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by 4 caregivers. The required training topic is communicable diseases to include immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the director. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A bag of poison for fire ants was maintained in an outdoor shed. Per the director, this is applied by lawn personnel, not a licensed pest exterminator.
  
  HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
- Other Serious
  The child safety alarm was not working properly as there was no sound.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
- Illness & medication
  One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's age.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by 4 caregivers. The required training topic is communicable diseases to include immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
- Staff background & training
  The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the director. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A bag of poison for fire ants was maintained in an outdoor shed. Per the director, this is applied by lawn personnel, not a licensed pest exterminator.
  
  HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
- Other Serious
  The child safety alarm was not working properly as there was no sound.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
- Illness & medication
  One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's age.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked the administration of medication training.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
- Safety & premises
  A fire extinguisher was sitting on a window sill. This was removed by the director during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-02.
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Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked the administration of medication training.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
- Safety & premises
  A fire extinguisher was sitting on a window sill. This was removed by the director during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-02.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two caregivers with education outside of the U.S. did not have translated educational documents.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
- Staff background & training
  The director had 3 out of 30 annual training hours available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-09-29.
- Illness & medication
  Epi-pen medication was inside a plastic bag and not in the original container.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
- Safety & premises
  One child enrolled in care with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan dated by a physician.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
- Safety & premises
  One child did not have an emergency contact address on file.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Two caregivers did not have proof of education available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
- Records & paperwork
  Two caregivers hired after 9/1/23 did not have the required affidavit form 2912.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two caregivers with education outside of the U.S. did not have translated educational documents.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
- Staff background & training
  The director had 3 out of 30 annual training hours available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-09-29.
- Illness & medication
  Epi-pen medication was inside a plastic bag and not in the original container.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
- Safety & premises
  One child enrolled in care with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan dated by a physician.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
- Safety & premises
  One child did not have an emergency contact address on file.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
- Records & paperwork
  Two caregivers did not have proof of education available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
- Records & paperwork
  Two caregivers hired after 9/1/23 did not have the required affidavit form 2912.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation had a caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio who did not have an eligible background from CBCU. The caregiver was accessible to children.
  
  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 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
HHSC inspection history
May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation had a caregiver present who was counted in the child caregiver ratio who did not have an eligible background from CBCU. The caregiver was accessible to children.
  
  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 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show that the caregivers were not actively supervising children at the time the incidents took place.
  
  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 2024-07-07. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show that the caregivers were not actively supervising children at the time the incidents took place.
  
  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 2024-07-07. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a current annual health inspection. The last inspection expired on 8/19/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
- Safety & premises
  A child in care with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not conduct fire drills in the months of March and April of 2022. And, fire drills conducted in the months of January, February, June, July and August of 2022 exceeded 3 minutes exit time.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not (in the van)have copies of emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. .
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a current annual health inspection. The last inspection expired on 8/19/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
- Safety & premises
  A child in care with a food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not conduct fire drills in the months of March and April of 2022. And, fire drills conducted in the months of January, February, June, July and August of 2022 exceeded 3 minutes exit time.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not (in the van)have copies of emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. .
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Trinity Spiral School, 1721 EAST AVE, Katy, TX 77493-1642 (operation ID 1324062, operation number 1686258), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

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