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St Jerome Early Childhood CTR

8825 KEMPWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77080-4101

Operation number:
403990
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
153
License effective:
February 14, 1991
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7134610835
Email:
ecc@stjeromehou.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for St Jerome Early Childhood CTR from October 25, 2021 through April 24, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 24, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 15 local median in 77080

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.24
Local median
1.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
59%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
59%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.64

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Official code
746.4813(c)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Official code
746.501(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Official code
746.5537(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)