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St. John's Episcopal Day School

2500 N 10th St, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County

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

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #42 of 55 centers in Mcallen
5High risk
5Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 13 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Training & qualifications5
Staff ratios3
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 16, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
Updated fire inspection was not available for review, last inspection was conducted on 1/22/25.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026
Medium HighMay 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
Severe weather, shelter, and lockdown drill-emergency practices were not being conducted as instructed to be 4 times per year.
Correction verified May 26, 2025
MediumMay 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Six out of eight staff files reviewed are incomplete.
Correction verified May 31, 2024
MediumMay 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
Documented ground checks were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 14, 2024
MediumAug 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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
Correction verified Sep 22, 2023
HighAug 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was completed on 05/27/2023.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
Medium HighAug 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Last health inspected was completed on 05/24/2022.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
HighAug 23, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
Documentation for previously conducted fire / severe weather / lock downs drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
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.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
HighSep 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
A 6mo child was swaddled and asleep in a crib.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
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.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
HighDec 3, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
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
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
MediumDec 3, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One out of five children's records reviewed are missing health/physician statements.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2021
MediumNov 2, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
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.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021
MediumNov 2, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021
HighNov 2, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
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
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021
Medium HighNov 2, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
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.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021
MediumNov 2, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021
Medium HighNov 2, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr training.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 5, 2020
DirectorLilia Moore
Phone9566860231
State operation #1705113

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.

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 1705113 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.