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ST Marks Child Development
- licensed capacity
- 97
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1994
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About
About ST Marks Child Development
ST Marks Child Development is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 8, 1994, for up to 97 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 97 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to five years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (chapel offered; program of St. Mark's United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Chapel, Tippi Toes, Soccer Shots, gardening |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended day hours 8 AM - 9 AM and 3 PM - 4 PM, during the regular school year, for children 18 months and older |
| Licensed capacity | 97 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ST Marks Child Development has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for ST Marks Child Development
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 97 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1994
- License number
- #507649
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 19 visits
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
“The insurance on file is expired.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A 22-month-old child was left outside on the courtyard unsupervised for one minute.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
May 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“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
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
“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
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“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
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
Jan 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
Jul 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
Jun 21, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
“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
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting
“The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
“One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
“The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“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
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
“The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“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
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“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
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
Apr 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced the mat.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about ST Marks Child Development
Is ST Marks Child Development licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 8, 1994.
When was ST Marks Child Development last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ST Marks Child Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can ST Marks Child Development care for?
97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does ST Marks Child Development accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are ST Marks Child Development's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ST Marks Child Development cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 405-7761 to ask.
What is ST Marks Child Development's phone number?
(713) 405-7761.
Where is ST Marks Child Development?
600 Pecore St, Houston, TX 77009.