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St Marys Child Development Center

507 W SPRUCE ST, West, TX 76691-1527

Operation number:
861029
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Mclennan
Capacity:
125
License effective:
February 27, 2007
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2548267043
Email:
Not listed
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 23 available inspections for St Marys Child Development Center from April 2, 2022 through August 18, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 7, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from August 5, 2026 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 14 local median in Mclennan County

Compared to 92 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0.59

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.92

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: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children in care did not have immunization records on file for review.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a food allergy plan on file for review.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2026
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
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that proper supervision was not maintained while children were playing on the playground and a child was able to get out of a fence on the playground, into an unfenced area.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm was tested for the transportation vehicle and it was not observed to be working correctly.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have the latest inspection form posted. The last inspection form posted was from 2022.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was a caregiver that did not have in person CPR training with utilization of a manikin.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that children under the age of 5 years old were playing in an area that was not fenced in.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation, it was found that caregivers did not supervise a child in care when the child was left outside without adult supervision.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was neglected.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was 1 classroom that was out of ratio. The classroom had 7 children with one caregiver in the room, while the other caregiver was throwing the trash away. The other caregiver came back into the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
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: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within 48 hours as required. The incident occurred on 3/29/23 and Child Care Regulation was not notified until 4/11/23.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined during the interviews that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by popping the child on the bottom, swatting at his hand and yanking the child off the table.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)