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St. James Child Development Center Child Inc.

1941 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721 · Travis County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 64 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 22). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #418 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #418 of 427 centers in Austin
6High risk
12Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios3
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 11, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
There is a violation to this standard.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026
Medium HighJan 30, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
The infant's plate was on the floor, with no additional surface during mealtime.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
HighJan 21, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child drank water from another child's unlabeled sippy cup
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
Medium HighJan 21, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Infants bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with their names
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
MediumMay 28, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
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.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
Medium HighMay 24, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
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.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
MediumJan 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
4 staff files were reviewed. 3 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, and emergency preparedness.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
HighJan 10, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two caregivers were present without background checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers leave.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJan 8, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
MediumJan 8, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
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.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
HighMar 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
Medium HighMar 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2022
Medium HighFeb 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2022
MediumFeb 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2022
Medium HighFeb 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of orientation.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drills have not been completed according to documentation provided.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2022
HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
Sheltering drills for lock-down have not been completed according to documentation provided..
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
Shelter drills for severe weather have not been completed according to documentation provided.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity64 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 6, 2016
DirectorVeronica Valles
Phone5124517361
State operation #1597317

Common questions

Does St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are St. James Child Development Center Child Inc.’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $53.60 a day for infants, $51.60 a day for toddlers and $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 11, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #418 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St. James Child Development Center Child Inc. last inspected?

Mar 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1597317 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.