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St Jerome Early Childhood CTR

8825 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080 · Harris County
Conditions on permit

St Jerome Early Childhood CTR is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 1991. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 21). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
12Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 14 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Staff ratios4
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety2
Supervision2
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumApr 24, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 24, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
Correction verified May 5, 2026
Medium HighJul 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap §746.4813(c)
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighApr 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
Correction verified May 21, 2025
Medium HighApr 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 13, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times §746.501(a)(1)
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
Correction verified May 15, 2024
Medium HighMay 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified May 27, 2024
Medium HighMay 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
HighMay 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
Correction verified May 19, 2023
HighMay 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2023
Medium HighMay 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023
Medium HighMay 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023
Medium HighMay 17, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 9, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2022
Medium HighFeb 9, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 27, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
Medium HighJan 27, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
HighJan 27, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
Medium HighJan 25, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
HighJan 13, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
HighJan 13, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 14, 1991
DirectorMirna Grant
Phone7134610835
State operation #403990

Common questions

Does St Jerome Early Childhood CTR take infants?

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

What are St Jerome Early Childhood CTR’s hours?

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

Does St Jerome Early Childhood CTR accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does St Jerome Early Childhood CTR cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St Jerome Early Childhood CTR for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has St Jerome Early Childhood CTR had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 15, 2023: “Smoke Detectors Testing.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St Jerome Early Childhood CTR compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St Jerome Early Childhood CTR last inspected?

Apr 24, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 403990 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.