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Primrose School at First Colony

4605 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Conditions on permit4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Primrose School at First Colony is a licensed child care center in Sugar Land, TX, licensed for up to 192 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (5 of 16). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #32 of 59 centers in Sugar Land and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #32 of 59 centers in Sugar Land
9High risk
2Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 17 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios5
Food & feeding4
Building & playground safety2
Supervision2
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
HighJul 22, 2026InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
An infant was in a bouncer for 30 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
MediumJul 22, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operation did not have a policy regarding inclusive care.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
MediumJul 22, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website §746.501(a)(23)
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.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
MediumJul 22, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times §746.501(a)(1)
The hours, days, and months of operation were not in the operational policies.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
HighMar 11, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver grabbed and yelled at a child while the child was in care.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2026
HighJan 15, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A cleaning bottle was in a low unlocked shelf.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 1, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A cleaning bottle was not labeled in a classroom with children present.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 29, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A cleaning bottle was not labeled in the early preschool classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 21, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
An active wasps nest was observed on the Explorer's playground.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024
HighSep 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee was present at the operation without an eligible background check.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023
HighNov 10, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
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.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2022
Medium HighOct 25, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A two year old child has a food allegy emergency plan that is not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2022
HighOct 25, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
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.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium LowOct 27, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
A notarized affidavit is not on record for one caregiver.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
MediumOct 27, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
Parents are prevented from entering the facility.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity192 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 6, 2012
DirectorMaria De La Cruz
Phone2815652707
State operation #1401686

Common questions

Does Primrose School at First Colony take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Primrose School at First Colony’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Primrose School at First Colony accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Primrose School at First Colony cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Primrose School at First Colony for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Sugar Land, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Primrose School at First Colony had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 22, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Primrose School at First Colony compare with other daycares in Sugar Land?

It is tied for #32 of 59 centers in Sugar Land by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Primrose School at First Colony last inspected?

Aug 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1401686 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.