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Childcare center · Houston, TX
ST Marks Child Development
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 600 PECORE ST, Houston, TX 77009
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 405-7761
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 97 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 507649
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 8, 1994
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 7 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 8 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 5, Medium 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from April 13, 2022 to April 15, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 27 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
April 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 17, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 19, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The insurance on file is expired.
June 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 13, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2025 · Correction verified: June 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
September 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 28, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2024 · Correction verified: September 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.
May 28, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 18, 2024 · Correction verified: June 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 27, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 26, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2023 · Correction verified: May 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2023 · Correction verified: May 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 27, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2023 · Correction verified: January 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
July 18, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2022 · Correction verified: July 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
June 21, 2022 · Inspection · 14 citations
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
April 20, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.
April 13, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.