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Precious Stones Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 250
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Precious Stones Preschool
Precious Stones Preschool is a licensed child care center in Alvin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 6, 1999, for up to 250 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian-based) |
| Curriculum | A Beka |
| Daily life | Potty training: Strongly encourage potty training with all of our 2 year olds |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (after school pickup from select schools) |
| More | Founded 1998 |
| Licensed capacity | 250 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Stones Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Precious Stones Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 250 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #535112
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the investigation inspection, a caregiver was observed yelling in a child face.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the investigation inspection, a caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
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 activity
“During the investigation inspection, a child was left unsupervised from 2:56pm-3:38pm in the classroom”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning and sanitizing supplies were found in a cupboard that was accessible to children in care in Kids 1 classroom and Pre-K 2 classroom. Caregivers moved the supplies to places that were not accessible to children during my inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Operation's most recent sanitation inspection is dated 8/29/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“A caregiver on staff is missing the annual training covering administering medication and responding to food and allergic emergencies.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
- Nov 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One of six files reviewed. One caregiver had 15 annual training hours for 2023-2024 calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of five files reviewed, one staff did not have their affidavit notarized.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment. A caregiver was seen grabbing a child by the face and pushing the child away from them.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“The CPSC form has not been certified in the last twelve months. The last time it was certified was 08/31/2021. This was corrected when the form was printed off and recertification was done.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
“The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 06/23/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
Aug 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“There is no documentation that the monthly check were completed. A photo was taken of the form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“There is no documentation that the monthly check were completed. A photo was taken of the form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
- Jun 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Stones Preschool
Is Precious Stones Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 6, 1999.
When was Precious Stones Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Stones Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Precious Stones Preschool care for?
250, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Precious Stones Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Precious Stones Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Precious Stones Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 756-0990 to ask.
What is Precious Stones Preschool's phone number?
(281) 756-0990.
Where is Precious Stones Preschool?
1407 Victory Ln, Alvin, TX 77511. The nearest other daycare we list is Distinct Abilities Academic Program, 1.7 miles away.