St. Stephen's Episcopal School-houston

1800 SUL ROSS ST, Houston, TX 77098 · Harris County

19cited violations

5serious

14inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 152
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:15 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Nahla Nasser
Phone: (713) 821-9100
Regulated since: Apr 30, 1986
HHSC IDs: Operation 99221 · number 183614
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 5
Records & paperwork 1
Other 5

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	2	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2)
2024	1	1	Safety & premises (1)
2023	2	0	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)
2022	12	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Training certificates reviewed for 2 employee's file did not contain documentation of the required topics shown below: - Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials - Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety - Responding to Food Allergies - Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases - Emergency Preparedness - Administering Medication
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
- Other Serious
  A caregiver grabbed and pulled a child in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
- Other
  An annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since April 9,2025.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-11.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A fire inspection has not been conducted since June 5,2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-08-28.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  6 out of 10 personnel and training records were not available for review during operating hours.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-24. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Licensing staff did not have the access to all personnel records upon request during hours of operation.
  
  HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two staff records reviewed were missing 5 hours of annual trainings.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
- Other
  The first aid kit is missing the guide to first aid.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
- Safety & premises
  Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last drill conducted was on 11/4/2021. Also, fire drills are not being conducted in 3 minutes or less.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-29.
- Other
  There is no documentation of at least four severe weather drills practiced within the past year.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-29.
- Other
  There is no documentation of at least four lock down drills practiced within the past year.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-29.
- Staff background & training
  Three staff records reviewed were missing the Notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Form 2985.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  1/ There was a leak from the ceiling in the exit path between Orientation 1 and Orientation 2. Picture taken. Compliance date : 06/13/2022. 2/ There were three broken tiles on the bathroom floors and door in Primary 01 that could potentially be a tripping hazard. Pictures taken. Compliance date : 05/19/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The control panel for the fire alarm system in front of classroom Primary 3 showing error 'System trouble. SLC Relay. Sys : T'. Picture taken.
  
  HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There was algae on the outside wall from the walkway to the playground. There was mold on the outside windows facing the playground of the classroom Primary 2. Pictures taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-11. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Multiple classrooms have paint peeling, water damage, broken floor tiles, and broken and missing ceiling tiles. One classroom has torn floor carpet, and another has a non-working light. Pictures taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-11. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The control panel for the fire alarm system in front of classroom Primary 3 showing error 'System trouble. Wireless NAC. SLC Relay'. Picture taken.
  
  HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-11. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 3, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 Survey data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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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Letter text

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 St. Stephen's Episcopal School-Houston, 1800 SUL ROSS ST, Houston, TX 77098-2610 (operation ID 99221, operation number 183614), 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]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.