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St. John's Episcopal Day School

2500 N 10TH ST, Mcallen, TX 78501-4008

Operation number:
1705113
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
115
License effective:
November 5, 2020
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9566860231
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for St. John's Episcopal Day School from September 1, 2021 through March 16, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 16, 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
15

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78501

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.33
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.93

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Updated fire inspection was not available for review, last inspection was conducted on 1/22/25.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Severe weather, shelter, and lockdown drill-emergency practices were not being conducted as instructed to be 4 times per year.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documented ground checks were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Six out of eight staff files reviewed are incomplete.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Last health inspected was completed on 05/24/2022.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last fire inspection was completed on 05/27/2023.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation for previously conducted fire / severe weather / lock downs drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Eight staffing records were reviewed. Four of the records reviewed are missing training on the following topics: -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building Safety -Communicable Diseases
Correction deadline
September 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A suubtitute caregiver was present at operation and providing care for children prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection, a background check request was submitted and operation will wait to receive background eligibility notice prior to caregiver returning to operating.
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
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Six staff training records were reviewed. Some of training certificates for five of the staff members were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A 6mo child was swaddled and asleep in a crib.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Six staff training records were reviewed. Some of training certificates for five of the staff members were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of five children's records reviewed are missing health/physician statements.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Operational Policies were review and the following items are missing: -Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy -Inspect Repellent and Sunscreen Policy -Breastfeeding Policy -Vaccine Preventable Diseases Policy for Employees
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has two playgrounds with a swing set and play structures with a height over 20 inches; surfacing surrounding the structures do not meet the require depth of 6 inches.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Operational Policies were review and the following items are missing: -Safe Sleep Policy -Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy -Inspect Repellent and Sunscreen Policy -Breastfeeding Policy -Vaccine Preventable Diseases Policy for Employees
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Five personnel files were reviews. Two files are missing employment begin date, one file is missing high school diploma or equivalent, one file is missing notarized affidavit, four files are missing center policy statement, three files are missing personnel policy statement, three are missing copy of ID and four are missing orientation statement.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four out of five children's records reviewed are missing health/physician statements. Files are also missing a statement confirming parents received a copy of the operational policies.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr training.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five staff training records were reviewed; two are missing 19-24 hours of annual training including trainings on the following topics: Management Abuse and Neglect Safe sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Administering Medications Emergency Preparedness Physical Premises and Building Safety Communicable Diseases
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)