St. John's Episcopal Day School
St. John's Episcopal Day School is a licensed child care center in Mcallen, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 20). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 55 centers in Mcallen and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Updated fire inspection was not available for review, last inspection was conducted on 1/22/25.
Severe weather, shelter, and lockdown drill-emergency practices were not being conducted as instructed to be 4 times per year.
Six out of eight staff files reviewed are incomplete.
Documented ground checks were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Eight staffing records were reviewed. Four of the records reviewed are missing training on the following topics: -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building Safety -Communicable Diseases
Last fire inspection was completed on 05/27/2023.
Last health inspected was completed on 05/24/2022.
A suubtitute caregiver was present at operation and providing care for children prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection, a background check request was submitted and operation will wait to receive background eligibility notice prior to caregiver returning to operating.
Documentation for previously conducted fire / severe weather / lock downs drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Six staff training records were reviewed. Some of training certificates for five of the staff members were not available for review at the time of inspection.
A 6mo child was swaddled and asleep in a crib.
Six staff training records were reviewed. Some of training certificates for five of the staff members were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Operational Policies were review and the following items are missing: -Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy -Inspect Repellent and Sunscreen Policy -Breastfeeding Policy -Vaccine Preventable Diseases Policy for Employees
One out of five children's records reviewed are missing health/physician statements.
Four out of five children's records reviewed are missing health/physician statements. Files are also missing a statement confirming parents received a copy of the operational policies.
Five staff training records were reviewed; two are missing 19-24 hours of annual training including trainings on the following topics: Management Abuse and Neglect Safe sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Administering Medications Emergency Preparedness Physical Premises and Building Safety Communicable Diseases
Operational Policies were review and the following items are missing: -Safe Sleep Policy -Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy -Inspect Repellent and Sunscreen Policy -Breastfeeding Policy -Vaccine Preventable Diseases Policy for Employees
Operation has two playgrounds with a swing set and play structures with a height over 20 inches; surfacing surrounding the structures do not meet the require depth of 6 inches.
Five personnel files were reviews. Two files are missing employment begin date, one file is missing high school diploma or equivalent, one file is missing notarized affidavit, four files are missing center policy statement, three files are missing personnel policy statement, three are missing copy of ID and four are missing orientation statement.
Two out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr training.
About this center
Common questions
Does St. John's Episcopal Day School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are St. John's Episcopal Day School’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. John's Episcopal Day School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has St. John's Episcopal Day School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 23, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does St. John's Episcopal Day School compare with other daycares in Mcallen?
It is tied for #42 of 55 centers in Mcallen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was St. John's Episcopal Day School last inspected?
Mar 16, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1705113 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.