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St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center

2541 EARL RUDDER FWY S, College Station, TX 77845-6023

Operation number:
815528
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Brazos
Capacity:
155
License effective:
March 4, 2003
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9794858130
Email:
stacdc@stabcs.org
Website:
stabcs.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 54 available inspections for St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center from August 15, 2021 through August 20, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 25, 2026 through August 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
54

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

54 total inspections vs 16 local median in 77845

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.76

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: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation operation staff failed to demonstrate good judgment when a photograph was taken of a soiled diaper and the unclothed child was also captured in the photograph. The photograph was distributed to the parent in their communication app.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2026
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: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver was not in the physical proximity of the child to intervene and prevent the child from running out of the classroom and down the hallway.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
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: Supervision
Report finding
A 2-year-old child was left unsupervised for 15 minutes in the fox classroom.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found that a caregiver did not physically handle a child in care appropriately when they transitioned a child by one arm three separate times when they dropped their weight to the ground.
Correction deadline
August 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2024
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: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash the hands of an infant after a diaper change.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Official code
746.3421(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four infants ages 13 - 17 months old were observed seated at feeding tables. The required safety straps were not fastened while in use. Caregivers were asked to fasten the straps during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found during the investigation that one child was left unsupervised in the hallway of the building for about 4 minutes.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 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)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A parent was not notified of a situation placing their child at risk in a timely manner.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operaiton did not report a situation placing a child at risk to licensing within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that there was a situation that involved a child being left in their classroom without supervision for approx 3 min. The caregiver involved in this situation is no longer working at the operation and supervision at the operation was observed to meet compliance during the investigation inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection it was found bibs, mats, and spoons used by infants in care during meal times were washed in the handwashing sink. This was corrected at inspection when management informed all operation staff of new system being implemented which is to place meal items in sanitation bins to be sanitized in workroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and failing to wash their hands as well as the child's. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands and the child's hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found that a caregiver does not physically handle the children in care appropriately.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 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: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that a caregiver left a child on the playground alone.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policy was missing a section regarding infant safe sleep.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill under a play structure did not meet the 6 inch requirement.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A health statedment from a medical professional was missing from a child's file.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation failed to update the medication authorization forms before administering medication to a child in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation failed to obtain authorization from a parent prior to administering medication.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(3) - Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single Dose
Official code
746.3803(a)(3)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The medication authorization form was not properly documented using the full name of the employee who administered the medication.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Official code
746.3805(c)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The 2A classroom with a specified age of two-years had fifteen children and one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room to meet ratio requirements.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 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
A caregiver failed to use good judgement and self control to properly communicate with children in care.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
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: Child guidance
Report finding
A staff was heard yelling at a child during the inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the staff was reprimanded and received verbal redirection for the behavior.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)