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ST Marks Child Development

Child care center · 600 PECORE ST, Houston, TX 77009-6224 · License 507649

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Poor

Capacity 97. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (216)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
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.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
3 746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
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.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
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.
3 746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 746.1205(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
A 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.
3 746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
3 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
The insurance on file is expired.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
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.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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.
Yes
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
Yes
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
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.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
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.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
3 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
The insurance on file is expired.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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.
Yes
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
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.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
5 746.1205(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
A 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
5 746.1205(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
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.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
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.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
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.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
3 746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
3 746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
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.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
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.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
3 746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
5 746.1205(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
A 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
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.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
5 746.1205(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
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.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
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.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
3 746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
3 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
The insurance on file is expired.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
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.
Yes
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
4 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
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.
Yes
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
3 746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
3 746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
3 746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
The insurance on file is expired.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
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.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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