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British Private Prep School at Firethorne

4 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 18, 2025.

28031 S Firethorne Dr, Katy, TX 77494 · (281) 394-5889

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsKaty licensed centers, n=174

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 18, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

71% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2014Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · 235 places

Texas HHSC operation #1531395 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Aug 18, 2026 to Aug 18, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 18, 2026 inspection
- Aug 18, 2026 inspection
- Aug 18, 2026 inspection
- Aug 18, 2026 inspection
Aug 17, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Aug 17, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Aug 17, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Aug 17, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Jul 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not fill out an incident report when it was allegations of a child being placed a risk.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Aug 17, 2026. Standard 746.701(5).
Jul 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not fill out an incident report when it was allegations of a child being placed a risk.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Aug 17, 2026. Standard 746.701(5).
Jul 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not fill out an incident report when it was allegations of a child being placed a risk.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Aug 17, 2026. Standard 746.701(5).
Jul 14, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not fill out an incident report when it was allegations of a child being placed a risk.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified Aug 17, 2026. Standard 746.701(5).
Jun 4, 2026 to Jun 8, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 8, 2026 inspection
- Jun 8, 2026 inspection
- Jun 8, 2026 inspection
- Jun 8, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 4, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Aug 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 07/16/2024.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Aug 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 07/16/2024.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Aug 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 07/16/2024.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Aug 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 07/16/2024.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified Sep 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jan 22, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 22, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 10, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
2023
Sep 29, 2023 to Sep 29, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 29, 2023 inspection
- Sep 29, 2023 inspection
- Sep 29, 2023 inspection
- Sep 29, 2023 inspection

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Sep 30, 2022 to Sep 30, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
2021
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy emergency plan does not have a physicians signature.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy emergency plan does not have a physicians signature.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy emergency plan does not have a physicians signature.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy emergency plan does not have a physicians signature.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

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