St. Mark Pre School
301 PECAN BLVD, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Evelyn Callaway
- Phone
- (956) 686-2650
- Regulated since
- Sep 23, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 100903 · number 206120
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of May. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-30.
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Illness & medication
4 out of 10 children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of eight staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on the following topics: SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development and Administering Medications.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mats in the prek1 and prek2 rooms are torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-11. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios
There are broken pieces of wood and gardening tools within the operation's playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
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Safety & premises
Ten children's files were reviewed and are missing information including the following: -Release Information -Emergency Contact Information -Signed Emergency Medical Authorization -Food Allergy Plan
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten staff training records were reviewed. Three files are missing 11-17 clock hours and four records are missing trainings on the required topics including the following: -Abuse / Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/09/2022. Note: Provider contacted health department during inspection and made arrangement to have operation inspected.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies were reviewed and missing the following: (6) Procedures for parental notifications. (18) Physical and Outdoor activity policy including benefits, duration, type, setting, criteria for extreme weather and plan during extreme weather. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(6) — Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021. Note: During inspection provider completed the paperwork to request fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Illness & medication
Ten children's files were reviewed and are missing information including the following: -Emergency Contact Information. -Release Information. -Signed Emergency Medical Authorization. -Immunization Records. -Special Care Statement. -Swimming -Statement inidcating if the child is able to swim without assistance. -Food Allergy Plan
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Staff background & training
Ten staff records were reviewed; one is missing notarized affidavit and a second is missing copy of high school diploma.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Play structures are surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Other
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Oct 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Play structures in the young playground is surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Other
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mat in the infant room has tears.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Other
Play structure in the young playground is surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Illness & medication
One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Staff background & training
One out of five staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on hazardous materials, administering medications, and communicable diseases. Also, pediatric first aid/cpr expired on 09/25/2022.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of four staff training records reviewed are missing training hours including the following trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Hazardous Materials Administering Medications Emergency Preparedness Physical Premises and Building Safety
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-25. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Staff background & training
One out four staff training records reviewed has a CPR training that was completed online without hands on skilled based instruction, practice and test.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-25. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Food & allergies
Feeding instructions for four children not yet eating table food have not been updated every 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-07. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Policy regarding physical and outdoor activities is missing.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Records & paperwork
One out four children's records reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Staff background & training
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