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ST Marks Child Development

600 PECORE ST, Houston, TX 77009-6224

Operation number:
507649
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:
97
License effective:
October 8, 1994
Hours:
09:00 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Phone:
7134057761
Email:
stmarkscdc@smumc.org
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 19 available inspections for ST Marks Child Development from April 13, 2022 through April 15, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 17, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77009

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.42
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
37%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The insurance on file is expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
Official code
746.203(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An electrical outlet was observed uncovered in room that service 12 months-- 18 months old accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when caregiver was observed covering the outlet with cover.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A bottle of hair detangler and a can of air freshner was observed on the changing table accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing both bottles out of the reach of children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing supplies were observed sitting on the changing table accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the supplies from the changing table during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence to conclude that a piece of equipment with an exposed crush point was accessible to children on the day of the incident.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence to conclude that the caregivers were not in appropriate proximity to the children who were playing near the crank, particularly given that the crank was an obvious and known hazard.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outside playground was observed as having trash such as soda bottles, face masks, and paper on the ground accessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when director was observed remmoving the trash from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Official code
746.907(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A fan was observed sitting on top of a shelf unmounted. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the fan from the shelf and out of the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy was observed not having the required information for a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no documentation of fire drills, shelter drills, or lock down drills to observe duriing inspection. This was corrected during inspection when director was observed documenting the fire drill performed during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(C)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(D)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no documention of carbon monoxide detector being tested available for review. This was corrected during inspection when the director was observed testing and documenting the test.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(B)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.
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)