Mercy Gate Learning Center

9627 EAGLE DR, Mont Belvieu, TX 77523 · Chambers County

28cited violations

8serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 341
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Karley Holbrook
Phone: (281) 576-6845
Regulated since: Feb 13, 2015
HHSC IDs: Operation 1153371 · number 1545529
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 6
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	6	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2023	10	0	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2)
2022	6	4	Supervision & ratios (6)
2021	6	2	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A current fire inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
- Other
  A current gas leak inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A current fire inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
- Other
  A current gas leak inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two new caregivers were lacking training for infant care. Both caregivers were working in rooms for children under 24 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking current First Aid and CPR training. This caregiver was working in a classroom with children.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
- Safety & premises
  The sheets in the cribs in the 12-18 month infant room were not snug fitting. The Director changed the sheets during the inspection. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-07.
- Other
  The infants in the 12-17 month old room were sitting in the table where straps are attached to the chair. The straps were not being used. The infants were strapped in during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-07.
- Illness & medication
  One child's admission file was lacking a current immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two new caregivers were lacking training for infant care. Both caregivers were working in rooms for children under 24 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking current First Aid and CPR training. This caregiver was working in a classroom with children.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
- Safety & premises
  The sheets in the cribs in the 12-18 month infant room were not snug fitting. The Director changed the sheets during the inspection. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-07.
- Other
  The infants in the 12-17 month old room were sitting in the table where straps are attached to the chair. The straps were not being used. The infants were strapped in during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-07.
- Illness & medication
  One child's admission file was lacking a current immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies were lacking information regarding safe sleep for infants under 12 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies were lacking information regarding safe sleep for infants under 12 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received and found to be deficient. Evidence supports a child was left in a room unsupervised.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received and found to be deficient. Evidence supports a child was left in a room unsupervised.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The caregivers were caring for children under 24 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-22. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
- Other
  The landscape felt on the playground was showing through the rubber mulch. A rake can be used to rake the mulch to proper depth on all areas of the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A current fire inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The caregivers were caring for children under 24 months of age.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-22. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
- Other
  The landscape felt on the playground was showing through the rubber mulch. A rake can be used to rake the mulch to proper depth on all areas of the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A current fire inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Mercy Gate Learning Center, 9627 EAGLE DR, Mont Belvieu, TX 77523 (operation ID 1153371, operation number 1545529), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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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.