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4204 Yale St, Houston, TX
4.8· 4 reviews
St Matthews CDC
- licensed capacity
- 203
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1992
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About
About St Matthews CDC
St Matthews CDC is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 15, 1992, for up to 203 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 203 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (United Methodist) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation |
| Licensed capacity | 203 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Matthews CDC 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 Matthews CDC
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 203 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1992
- License number
- #410532
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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.
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Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Seven of the required director annual trainings were missing for the most current full year.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“The current insurance on file expired 5.2025”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The current fire inspection at the operation is dated 9.3.24”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have a cpr certification.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“A caregiver's file had an invalid education certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver that is provisionally eligible with conditions was alone and responsible for children. The provisional caregiver's class was then combined with an eligible caregiver's class.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Three of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the 24 required training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Eight staff files were reviewed, and Four caregivers are missing the child maltreatment training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Eight staff files were reviewed, and five caregivers did not complete shaken baby, safe sleep, and brain development training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Eight staff files were reviewed, and Eight caregivers are missing the required special topic training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
“Eight staff files were reviewed, and five caregivers did not complete the required six clock hours of training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have an updated gas inspection report, the last inspection was done on 10/7/2021 which expired on 10/7/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2024
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver was observed supervising 8 children in the 3-year-old classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
“The operation did not have in their operational policy on the benefits of physical activity .”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
Feb 12, 2024Visit3 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not have incident reports for the three children that was placed at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not make a report with in 48 hours. The situation happen on Friday and the operation did not report until Monday. Corrected: When the director and I spoke about the standard and timeline on when and where a report can be make.”
Corrected during the visit
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 three children ages 23 months and two 2 years old was left alone in a classroom for disclose amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
Feb 23, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Five caregivers are missing annual training. One caregiver is missing 6 1/2 hours from training year 3-3-21 to 3-3-22. One caregiver is missing 17 hours for training year 6-4-21 to 6-4-22. One caregiver is missing 7 annual training hours for 8-16-21 to 8-16-22. Two caregivers are missing 24 annual hours for training year 7-19-21 to 7-19-22 and 9-6-21 to 9-6-22.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregivers did not have updated CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a updated fire inspection report the last report date was 11/22/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Two caregiver did not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver did not have update first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“In the pre-school classroom four outlets were not covered.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2023
Jul 21, 2022Visit1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“It was determined that the new director did not have a background check ran when she started.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
Mar 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“During review of physical facilities 3 mats were found to have rips and tears. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the mats and replaced them with new mats.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Duriing review of records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have an emergency contact as required by minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about St Matthews CDC
Is St Matthews CDC licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 15, 1992.
When was St Matthews CDC last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Matthews CDC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Matthews CDC care for?
203, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does St Matthews CDC accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St Matthews CDC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Matthews CDC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 692-6055 to ask.
What is St Matthews CDC's phone number?
(713) 692-6055.
Where is St Matthews CDC?
4300 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018. The nearest other daycare we list is St Rose Of Lima, 0.6 miles away.