ST Marks Child Development

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77009
Street address: 600 Pecore St
Phone: (713) 405-7761
Capacity: 97
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 09:00 AM-03:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 8, 1994
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 8 cited deficiencies dated May 28, 2024 to March 17, 2026 (1 High, 5 Medium High, 2 Medium risk). Correction status: 3 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity (746.1205(a)(4))
Cited August 28, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 29, 2024; correction verified September 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A 22-month-old child was left unsupervised outside in the courtyard for one minute.
Medium High risk · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact (746.605(6))
Cited March 17, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 19, 2026; correction verified March 19, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Six out of ten children's files listed parents as the emergency contact.
Medium High risk · Annual Sanitation Inspection (746.3401(a))
Cited May 28, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 18, 2024; correction verified June 17, 2024).
What the record describes: There was no current health inspection available for review. The health inspection on file expired on 4/4/24.
Medium High risk · Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach (746.3501(6))
Cited May 28, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Diaper changing supplies were on the changing table within children's reach.
Medium High risk · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered (746.3701(1))
Cited May 28, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: An uncovered electrical outlet was accessible to children in a room serving children ages 12–18 months.
Medium High risk · Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials (746.3407(13))
Cited May 28, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: A bottle of hair detangler and a can of air freshener were on the changing table within children's reach.
Medium risk · Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence (746.203(1))
Cited March 17, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 19, 2026; correction verified March 19, 2026).
What the record describes: The insurance on file was expired.
Medium risk · Documented Annual Training- Required Content (746.1309(e))
Cited May 13, 2025 (correction date recorded: June 9, 2025; correction verified June 10, 2025).
What the record describes: No health and safety training records were found in nine out of ten employee files.

Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 8 cited deficiencies for ST Marks Child Development in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 5 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-15.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	5
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-03-17 · 746.605(6) · Medium High

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-19

2026-03-17 · 746.203(1) · Medium

Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

The insurance on file is expired.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-19

2025-05-13 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.

Correction date recorded: 2025-06-09

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2026-03-17 · 746.203(1) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-19. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
The insurance on file is expired.
2026-03-17 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-19. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
2025-05-13 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-09. Correction verified: 2025-06-10.
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
2024-08-28 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-29. Correction verified: 2024-09-05.
A 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.
2024-05-28 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-18. Correction verified: 2024-06-17.
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
2024-05-28 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-05-28 · 746.3407(13) · Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-05-28 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-04-26 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-10. Correction verified: 2023-05-18.
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.
2023-04-26 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-10. Correction verified: 2023-05-11.
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.
2023-01-27 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-27. Correction verified: 2023-01-27.
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
2022-07-18 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-25. Correction verified: 2022-07-28.
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
2022-06-21 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-14.
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
2022-06-21 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-06-21 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-06-21 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
2022-06-21 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-06-21 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-14.
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
2022-06-21 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
2022-06-21 · 746.501(a)(18)(C) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-14.
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
2022-06-21 · 746.501(a)(18)(B) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Duration
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-14.
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
2022-06-21 · 746.501(a)(18)(D) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Setting
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-14.
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
2022-06-21 · 746.907(b) · Medium Low
Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-21.
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
2022-06-21 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-14.
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.
2022-06-21 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-14.
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
2022-06-21 · 746.5537(a)(3) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-04-20 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=135514

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.