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St Marys Child Development Center

507 W Spruce St, West, TX 76691
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2007

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About St Marys Child Development Center

St Marys Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in West, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 27, 2007, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Marys Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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McLennan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for St Marys Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#861029
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

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  1. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 4, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation had not completed an incident report for the incident and had not provided the parent with a copy of an incident report.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “Based on the evidence it was determined the operation did not notify the parent immediately about the incident until the following day.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “It was determined during the time of the incident two children were sent back to their classroom from the restroom without a caregiver walking them or present for supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “It was determined a caregiver popped a child on their stomache during a diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

  4. Jan 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a food allergy plan on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two children in care did not have immunization records on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

  5. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “It was determined that proper supervision was not maintained while children were playing on the playground and a child was able to get out of a fence on the playground, into an unfenced area.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The operation did not have the latest inspection form posted. The last inspection form posted was from 2022.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The child safety alarm was tested for the transportation vehicle and it was not observed to be working correctly.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

  3. Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “There was a caregiver that did not have in person CPR training with utilization of a manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024

  4. Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “During an investigation it was found that children under the age of 5 years old were playing in an area that was not fenced in.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was neglected.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “During an investigation, it was found that caregivers did not supervise a child in care when the child was left outside without adult supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024

  5. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There was 1 classroom that was out of ratio. The classroom had 7 children with one caregiver in the room, while the other caregiver was throwing the trash away. The other caregiver came back into the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

  7. Jul 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 11, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within 48 hours as required. The incident occurred on 3/29/23 and Child Care Regulation was not notified until 4/11/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023

  9. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jun 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 2, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “It was determined during the interviews that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by popping the child on the bottom, swatting at his hand and yanking the child off the table.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about St Marys Child Development Center

Is St Marys Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 27, 2007.

When was St Marys Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Marys Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Marys Child Development Center care for?

125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does St Marys Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are St Marys Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Marys Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 826-7043 to ask.

What is St Marys Child Development Center's phone number?

(254) 826-7043.

Where is St Marys Child Development Center?

507 W Spruce St, West, TX 76691. The nearest other daycare we list is Robins Nest Child Care West, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).