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ST Marks Episcopal Day School

2128 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704 · Travis County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

ST Marks Episcopal Day School is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 105 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 40% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #336 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #336 of 427 centers in Austin
1High risk
8Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
10 citations from 9 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Food & feeding2
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The opertion's last fire inspection is dated 10/21/2024.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
An epi-pen for an active child was expired on 10/2024 . Also didn't have the medication box for the medication.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The Surfacing material between the 4 swings did not have an appropriate loose-fill dept. *The tire swing didn't have enough loose fill. *The operation met compliance when loose fill was move to the swings area making the loose fill unitary through the u- zone area.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A Child in care requiring an epi pen did not have the emergency plan in the record.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
Children allergies were not posted or immediately available to teachers, and all classrooms. *The operation met compliance when the allergy posting was posted at every classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The Surfacing material under the tire swing did not meet the loose-fill depth. * Corrected during the inspection when the loose fill material was raked in place to fill the dips in the ground to meet the depth requirements.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 29, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The Surfacing material between the 4 swings did not have an appropriate loose-fill dept. *The mat under the tire swing was damaged, that could cause a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation report was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2024
Medium HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; one of three staff records reviewed had an expired first aid training at the time of incident.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
LowMay 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee §746.1329(d)
One caregiver was missing documentation of completing new employee orientation.
Correction verified May 3, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity105 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:45 AM-03:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 20, 1987
DirectorWhitney Zisman
Phone5124449401
State operation #204227

Common questions

Does ST Marks Episcopal Day School take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are ST Marks Episcopal Day School’s hours?

7:45 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does ST Marks Episcopal Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does ST Marks Episcopal Day School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask ST Marks Episcopal Day School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $51.60 a day for toddlers, $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds and $47.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has ST Marks Episcopal Day School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 8, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does ST Marks Episcopal Day School compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #336 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was ST Marks Episcopal Day School last inspected?

Jan 8, 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 204227 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.