St. Mary Of The Miraculous Medal Early Childhood Center
1604 9TH AVE N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 127
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica Chambers
- Phone
- (409) 655-5037
- Regulated since
- Jun 7, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1293323 · number 1664675
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 12 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, the operational policy was viewed and the following information was missing: (9)Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (22) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. During the inspection, the operational policy was viewed and the following information was missing: (25) Your provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care. (30) (b)You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code. You may inform the parents by: (A) Providing this information in the operational policies; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Operation people list has not been validated since 10-17-2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-29.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregivers with hire date 04/05/2024 and 08/22/2022 do not have the required annual training: - Emergency preparedness - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; - Administering medication; - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-09. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Follow Up: One infant feeding sheet still has not updated within the 30-day requirements.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the Doodlebug classroom the ceiling tiles were stained and the floor had 2 holes in it. The repair have been completed.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
Follow up: The operational policies have not been updated with the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other
Follow Up: One of the Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other Serious
Follow Up: One of the Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the Doodlebug classroom the ceils were stained and the floor had 2 holes in it. Also in Mudbugs classroom the ceiling was leaking. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies have not been updated with the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Other
The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Other Serious
The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four out of eight files reviewed did not have the completed address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Other
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation last validated the background check list on 04/12/2022.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The changing mat in the infant classroom was observed with a tear.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy did not contain a completed promotion of physical activity section.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations last fire inspection is dated 4/9/2021. SN: Operation has scheduled a fire inspection 10/6/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Illness & medication
One student record did not contain immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Staff background & training
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate a child injury on 5/11/22 was not reported to statewide intake.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the incident report did not receive a parent signature.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During inspection, taff hired on 7/31/2018 had invaild CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
During inspection, staff hired on 9/1/2020 had 18 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Other
During inspection, 1 out of the 8 classrooms observed did not have children's name on cubbies.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Records & paperwork
During inspection, staff hired on 9/1/2020 did not have high school diploma or degree to show that they meet education requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Records & paperwork
During inspection, notarized affidavit was not in file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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