St Marks Child Development
600 PECORE ST, Houston, TX 77009 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 97
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 09:00 AM-03:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Meghan Breeze
- Phone
- (713) 405-7761
- Regulated since
- Oct 8, 1994
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 135514 · number 507649
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 16 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (5) |
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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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The insurance on file is expired.
HHSC 746.203(1) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Safety & premises
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Other
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-28.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-28.
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Other
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Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-21.
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Other
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Food & allergies
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.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-21.
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Other
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Other
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(D) — Written Operational Policies - Setting
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-21.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-21.
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Staff background & training
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
HHSC 746.907(b) — Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.