St. James Child Development Center Child INC.

1941 WEBBERVILLE RD, Austin, TX 78721 · Travis County

22cited violations

18serious

16inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 64
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Veronica Valles
Phone: (512) 451-7361
Regulated since: Apr 6, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1213160 · number 1597317
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 6
Other 7

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1)
2024	6	3	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (2)
2022	12	11	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Other (4)

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

Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  There is a violation to this standard.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  The infant's plate was on the floor, with no additional surface during mealtime.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child drank water from another child's unlabeled sippy cup
  
  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 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
- Food & allergies Serious
  Infants bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with their names
  
  HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The background employee list was not updated. There was a total of 7 employees that stoped working in the operation for more than 7 days.
  
  HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
HHSC inspection history
May 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  During the course of the investigation, it was found that caregivers has been heard on multiple occasions using foul and aggressive language around children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers were present without background checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers leave.
  
  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 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
- Staff background & training
  4 staff files were reviewed. 3 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, and emergency preparedness.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation is doing emergency drills but is not documenting the amount of time the drills are taking to complete. The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2023. The operation does not have documentation showing monthly CO2, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher checks. Maintenance staff is testing fire alarms but there was no documentation during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-04-15.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The annual 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 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of orientation.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
- Staff background & training Serious
  4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Staff background & training
  4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  One child was placed in front of the second exit door of the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-07.
- Other Serious
  The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning supplies and diaper cream were in reach of children in the toddler room. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher moved the cleaning supplies and diaper cream into the closet out of reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-07.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The annual 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 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Fire drills have not been completed according to documentation provided.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
- Other Serious
  Shelter drills for severe weather have not been completed according to documentation provided.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
- Other Serious
  Sheltering drills for lock-down have not been completed according to documentation provided..
  
  HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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 St. James Child Development Center Child Inc., 1941 WEBBERVILLE RD, Austin, TX 78721-1679 (operation ID 1213160, operation number 1597317), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.