Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School

5601 S BRAESWOOD BLVD, Houston, TX 77096Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

41 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

November 19, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School
License number
525594
Location
5601 S BRAESWOOD BLVD, Houston, TX 77096
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 59.3/100
Inspection record
41 inspections, last inspected November 19, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor59.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety78/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance40/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

30

Total Violations

Nov 19, 2025

Last Inspection

352

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (30)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 15, 2025

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement and inappropriately grabbed a child that fell after they ran away from them

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 15, 2025

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement and inappropriately grabbed a child that fell after they ran away from them

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 15, 2025

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement and inappropriately grabbed a child that fell after they ran away from them

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(5)Sep 9, 2024

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, two caregivers who were aware of the incidents did not immediately report concerns regarding possible abuse of a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 9, 2024

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the caregiver failed to relate to children with courtesy and patience when they inappropriately interacted with 2 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 9, 2024

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the caregiver failed to relate to children with courtesy and patience when they inappropriately interacted with 2 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 9, 2024

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the caregiver failed to relate to children with courtesy and patience when they inappropriately interacted with 2 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(5)Sep 9, 2024

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, two caregivers who were aware of the incidents did not immediately report concerns regarding possible abuse of a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(5)Sep 9, 2024

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, two caregivers who were aware of the incidents did not immediately report concerns regarding possible abuse of a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 18, 2023

1 classroom was still observed to be over ratio. A caregiver was with 6 children 12-18 months old, the SAG was 12-17 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 18, 2023

1 classroom was still observed to be over ratio. A caregiver was with 6 children 12-18 months old, the SAG was 12-17 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 18, 2023

1 classroom was still observed to be over ratio. A caregiver was with 6 children 12-18 months old, the SAG was 12-17 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 29, 2023

4 classrrooms were observed to be over ratio Classroom 1: caregiver with 6 children 7-10 months, the SAG was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by 2 children Classroom 2: 1 caregiver with 7 children 8-12 months, the SAG was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children. Classroom 3: 1 caregiver with 6 children 14-18 months, the SAG was 12-17 months. The classroom was over ratio by 1 child. Classroom 4: 1 caregiver with 7 children 15-17 months, the SAG was 12-17 months. The classroom was over ratio by 2 children

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 29, 2023

4 classrrooms were observed to be over ratio Classroom 1: caregiver with 6 children 7-10 months, the SAG was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by 2 children Classroom 2: 1 caregiver with 7 children 8-12 months, the SAG was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children. Classroom 3: 1 caregiver with 6 children 14-18 months, the SAG was 12-17 months. The classroom was over ratio by 1 child. Classroom 4: 1 caregiver with 7 children 15-17 months, the SAG was 12-17 months. The classroom was over ratio by 2 children

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 29, 2023

4 classrrooms were observed to be over ratio Classroom 1: caregiver with 6 children 7-10 months, the SAG was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by 2 children Classroom 2: 1 caregiver with 7 children 8-12 months, the SAG was 0-11 months. The classroom was over ratio by 3 children. Classroom 3: 1 caregiver with 6 children 14-18 months, the SAG was 12-17 months. The classroom was over ratio by 1 child. Classroom 4: 1 caregiver with 7 children 15-17 months, the SAG was 12-17 months. The classroom was over ratio by 2 children

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(1)Sep 7, 2023

A caregiver was observed feeding a 3 month old while the infant was laying propped up on a pillow. This was correct during the inspection with the caregiver picking the infant up to feed them.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(1)Sep 7, 2023

A caregiver was observed feeding a 3 month old while the infant was laying propped up on a pillow. This was correct during the inspection with the caregiver picking the infant up to feed them.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(1)Sep 7, 2023

A caregiver was observed feeding a 3 month old while the infant was laying propped up on a pillow. This was correct during the inspection with the caregiver picking the infant up to feed them.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 2, 2023

A caregiver left a child unattended outside, until another caregiver noticed the child on the playground. The child was unharmed during the couple of minutes they were left unattended.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 2, 2023

A parent was not notified the day of when their child was left unattended. The parent was notified the next day after the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 2, 2023

A parent was not notified the day of when their child was left unattended. The parent was notified the next day after the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 2, 2023

A parent was not notified the day of when their child was left unattended. The parent was notified the next day after the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 2, 2023

A caregiver left a child unattended outside, until another caregiver noticed the child on the playground. The child was unharmed during the couple of minutes they were left unattended.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 2, 2023

A caregiver left a child unattended outside, until another caregiver noticed the child on the playground. The child was unharmed during the couple of minutes they were left unattended.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 17, 2021

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver used their foot to hold down an infant to prevent them from climbing on top of another child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 17, 2021

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver used their foot to hold down an infant to prevent them from climbing on top of another child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 17, 2021

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver used their foot to hold down an infant to prevent them from climbing on top of another child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School's safety grade?

Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 59.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School have?

Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School has 30 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School last inspected?

Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School was last inspected on November 19, 2025.

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