St Andrews Presbyterian Childrens Place
3303 BISSONNET ST, Houston, TX 77005 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 372
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Claire Mello
- Phone
- (713) 668-9777
- Regulated since
- Apr 17, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 95246 · number 58041
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 | Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current health sanitation report, last listed as 8/27/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current health sanitation report, last listed as 8/27/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed with a group of fourteen children ages two-three years old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed with a group of fourteen children ages two-three years old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-23. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers responsible for a group of nine children ages three to eight months were present without an eligible background check. Note: The caregivers were removed from the classrooms during this inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the Bunnies classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten children were observed in the room. A caregiver in the Lady Bugs classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten children were observed in the room.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers responsible for a group of nine children ages three to eight months were present without an eligible background check. Note: The caregivers were removed from the classrooms during this inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the Bunnies classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten children were observed in the room. A caregiver in the Lady Bugs classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten children were observed in the room.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed caring for ten children ages 18 months-22 months. The specified age group for the room is 18-23 which allows for a maximum of nine children. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed caring for ten children ages 18 months-22 months. The specified age group for the room is 18-23 which allows for a maximum of nine children. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A four month old was observed seated in a bouncer. The safety straps were not fastened.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Other
Updated feeding instructions are needed for three infants enrolled.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Illness & medication
Medication for three children enrolled was not stored in its original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-11. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Illness & medication
During this inspection I observed expired medication stored for two children enrolled.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Other
Documentation of the annual certification was not available for review during this inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Safety & premises
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -The address of the alternate shelter away from the center that will be used as needed. -How staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care and authorization for emergency care for each child in care
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations emergency practices were reviewed and showed the last documented severe weather drill occurred on 02/16/2022.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations emergency practices were reviewed and showed the last documented lock down drill occurred on 02/15/2022.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Illness & medication
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Nine children needed an address for the emergency contact listed. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Four children needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by parent and physician. Four children were in need of a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement. One child needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-11. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
Daily Building and Grounds Checklist were available for the weeks of March 27th and April 10th.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Staff background & training
Inspector reviewed over personnel files during this visit. Documentation showing staff hire dates and trainings completed during the most recent complete training year was not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A four month old was observed seated in a bouncer. The safety straps were not fastened.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Other
Updated feeding instructions are needed for three infants enrolled.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Illness & medication
Medication for three children enrolled was not stored in its original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-11. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Illness & medication
During this inspection I observed expired medication stored for two children enrolled.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Other
Documentation of the annual certification was not available for review during this inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Safety & premises
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -The address of the alternate shelter away from the center that will be used as needed. -How staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care and authorization for emergency care for each child in care
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations emergency practices were reviewed and showed the last documented severe weather drill occurred on 02/16/2022.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations emergency practices were reviewed and showed the last documented lock down drill occurred on 02/15/2022.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Illness & medication
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Nine children needed an address for the emergency contact listed. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Four children needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by parent and physician. Four children were in need of a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement. One child needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-11. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
Daily Building and Grounds Checklist were available for the weeks of March 27th and April 10th.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Staff background & training
Inspector reviewed over personnel files during this visit. Documentation showing staff hire dates and trainings completed during the most recent complete training year was not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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