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St. Mary's Early Childhood Learning Center

18221 FM 2493, Flint, TX 75762-8345

Operation number:
1580608
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Smith
Capacity:
72
License effective:
February 8, 2016
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9038946013
Email:
stmaryslearningcenter@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

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 20 available inspections for St. Mary's Early Childhood Learning Center from September 1, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 9, 2023 and involved background screening.

Seven later inspections, from April 19, 2023 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 14 local median in Smith County

Compared to 64 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.32

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.61

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present supervising 14 children and did not have an active status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. A caregiver covered an infant's head with a blanket to hold their pacifier in their mouth.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Official code
746.2429
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. An infant was left alone unsupervised in a bathroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify licensing an infant was left alone and unsupervised in a bathroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent an infant was left alone and unsupervised in a bathroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show competency when she did not intervene when an infant was observed entering the bathroom and the door was observed shut with the infant still inside.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to report an injury that required medical treatment to child care regulation in the required time frame. Add - A child received an injury on 10.21.2021, taken to urgent care on 10.21.2021 and licensing was notified on 10.25.2021.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a walk through of the outside play area, it was observed the playground is still lacking the appropriate amount of loose fill.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During a review of the files, it was noticed a care giver's first aid/ cpr to be expired.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a walk through of the outside play area, it was observed the playground lacking the appropriate amount of loose fill.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)