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Primrose School of College Station

1021 Arrington Rd, College Station, TX 778454.6· 43 reviews
licensed capacity
233
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2016

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About Primrose School of College Station

Primrose School of College Station is a licensed child care center in College Station, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 13, 2016, for up to 233 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
233 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity233 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose School of College Station has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazos County has a median price of $154 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.
Brazos County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$141
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$126

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Primrose School of College Station

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
233 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1628720
See the state's record

Summary

29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 29 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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.

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  1. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 11, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver failed to use good judgment when they fed an infant the wrong labeled bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

  4. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

      “During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to conclude a caregiver not consoling a crying child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

  7. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 39 earlier visits
  1. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver failed to use good judgment when they feed an infant the wrong labeled bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025

  3. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 9, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Corporal punishment was used by a caregiver in the form of grabbing children by the wrist and pushing a child with an open palm.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

      “Caregivers were told that the incident could be handled within the operation and did not have to involve childcare regulation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “Parent was not notified when a child was injured while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  12. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jun 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(b)(1)(B) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check

      “A caregiver was present at the operation and counted into ratio who did not have an active background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

  15. Jun 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The toddler classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver and 10 toddlers. The ratio for the classroom should be 1 caregiver to 9 toddlers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

  16. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “A caregiver was observed kneeling down beside a child using intimidating tactics to force the child to lay down on a cot. Two other caregivers were present and watching. The caregiver did not realize CCR was present in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

  18. Apr 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  19. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “4 of the 6 food allergy plans did not have doctor's signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024

  20. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Oct 24, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 an investigation it was found a child in care was left unattended in a classroom for two minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

  23. Jul 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “While doing a walk through loose fill was not being maintained at a proper depth of six inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “While reviewing monthly emergency practices there was no smoke dector testing available for review. This was corrected at the inspection when the smoke detectors were checked.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      “While walking the outdoor play area there was rocking equipment that children sit on without six feet of use zone available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation

      “While reviewing emergency practices there was no documentation showing the carbon monoxide has been tested. This was corrected at the inspection when the carbon monoxide was checked.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “While checking monthly emergency practices there was no fire exstinguisher check available for viewing. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire exstinguishers were checked.”

      Corrected during the visit

  24. Jul 10, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

      “While reviewing records it was found a caregiver was caring for children under 24 months without preservice training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023

  25. Jan 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Jan 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Tissue paper and a soda can was observed stuffed into play equipment accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver removed the tissue paper and soda can from the play equipment. A chain linked fence on the playground has a gap at the bottom and is in need of repairs.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(7) - Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe

      “There were three storage bins with hinges with the lid does not stay open in any position and did not have ventilation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

  27. Jan 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation did not report an incident where medical treatment was sought. This was corrected at inspection when it was discussed with the operation the proper time frames that incidents should be reported.”

      Corrected during the visit

  28. Jan 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  29. Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Nov 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  31. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  32. Aug 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “There was one caregiver staff present and and counted in ration without eligible background check results. The staff was rehired and has been present since May 2022. *This was corrected at inspection when the background checks were submitted and staff was dismissed until the eligibility is determined.”

      Corrected during the visit

  33. Aug 6, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “When preparing to transition outside to the playground, the caregivers failed to complete the name to face counts and a child was left in the classroom for more than 20 minutes unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

  34. Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Jan 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Classroom video evidence shows a caregiver not using good judgment while ]redirecting a child's behavior. The caregiver is observed attempting to redirect a four year old child to pick up the toys they had thrown. The caregiver is observed holding the child by the arms and hands and attempting to get the child to stand up and walk. During the process the child is not complying and the child's feet are dragged a few feet across the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022

  37. Jan 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Jan 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  39. Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Primrose School of College Station

Is Primrose School of College Station licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 13, 2016.

When was Primrose School of College Station last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose School of College Station had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 8 of 29 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 Primrose School of College Station care for?

233, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Primrose School of College Station accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Primrose School of College Station's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Primrose School of College Station cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 485-9876 to ask.

What is Primrose School of College Station's phone number?

(979) 485-9876.

Where is Primrose School of College Station?

1021 Arrington Rd, College Station, TX 77845.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).