Gloria Dei Early Childhood Program

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 6, 1987

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 18220 UPPER BAY RD, HOUSTON, TX 77058 4127
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 6, 1987
Operation number: 198834
Licensed capacity: 322 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,882
Citations recorded	11
Record covers	April 25, 2022 – June 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	2
Medium	1
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 628 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 18, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The daycare is lacking current gas pipe test, last one expired on 2/16/2026.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2026.

ReportMarch 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 596 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 14, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

During the investigation the operation self reported a child was left unsupervised during transition.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

During the investigation staff left a child in the hallway unsupervised for at least six minutes.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 7, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not account for all children in care during transition time when they left the room to go to the office.

Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregiver did not provide adequate supervision when child in care was left in the classroom unsupervised for five minutes.

Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 6, 20251 citation recorded1 of 680 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium

One caregiver is missing one hour of child maltreatment training.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 729 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 523 standards cited at this visit

745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605Risk level: High

There was a parent volunteer with no active background check alone with 3 children. Note: Admin Penalty is attached. Note: Volunteer left the operation.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 14, 20221 citation recorded1 of 701 standards cited at this visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

I observe several pieces of wooden logs deteriorating and three large nails protruding along the fence in the playground area.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 25, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained, it was determined caregivers did not count the number of children after returning from playground.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was left unsupervised on the playground for eight minutes.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.