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ST Marks Child Development

600 Pecore St, Houston, TX 77009 · Harris County
Conditions on permit

ST Marks Child Development is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 97 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 27). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 30% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston
6High risk
10Medium High risk
9Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 14 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 27, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJul 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Staff ratios5
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Other standards2
Supervision2
Health & medication2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 17, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
MediumMar 17, 2026InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence §746.203(1)
The insurance on file is expired.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
MediumMay 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2025
HighAug 28, 2024Found 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 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
HighApr 26, 2023Found 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)
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.
Correction verified May 18, 2023
HighApr 26, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
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.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
Medium LowJan 27, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
HighJul 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather §746.501(a)(18)(F)
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.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
Medium LowJun 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Personnel Record Storage - Training Records §746.907(b)
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Setting §746.501(a)(18)(D)
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
HighJun 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)(C)
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
HighJun 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2022
Medium HighApr 20, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity97 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours09:00 AM-03:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Licensed sinceOct 8, 1994
DirectorMeghan Breeze
Phone7134057761
State operation #507649

Common questions

Does ST Marks Child Development take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are ST Marks Child Development’s hours?

9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Thursday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does ST Marks Child Development accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does ST Marks Child Development cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask ST Marks Child Development 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 Marks Child Development had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 28, 2024: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does ST Marks Child Development compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was ST Marks Child Development last inspected?

Apr 15, 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 507649 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.