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St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center

2541 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX 77845
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2003

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About St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center

St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in College Station, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 4, 2003, for up to 155 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
155 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 and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity155 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazos County has a median price of $154 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.
Brazos County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$141
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$126

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 Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
155 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2003
License number
#815528
See the state's record

Summary

26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 26 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During an investigation operation staff failed to demonstrate good judgment when a photograph was taken of a soiled diaper and the unclothed child was also captured in the photograph. The photograph was distributed to the parent in their communication app.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

  5. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 3, 2026Visit1 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

      “The caregiver was not in the physical proximity of the child to intervene and prevent the child from running out of the classroom and down the hallway.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026

  8. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 40 earlier visits
  1. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 30, 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

      “A 2-year-old child was left unsupervised for 15 minutes in the fox classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

  7. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was found that a caregiver did not physically handle a child in care appropriately when they transitioned a child by one arm three separate times when they dropped their weight to the ground.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

  11. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink

      “It was observed that one caregiver did not wash the hands of an infant after a diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “Four infants ages 13 - 17 months old were observed seated at feeding tables. The required safety straps were not fastened while in use. Caregivers were asked to fasten the straps during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

  13. May 28, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules 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 found during the investigation that one child was left unsupervised in the hallway of the building for about 4 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

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

      “A parent was not notified of a situation placing their child at risk in a timely manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operaiton did not report a situation placing a child at risk to licensing within the required time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

  14. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Apr 18, 2024Visit1 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

      “During the inspection it was found that there was a situation that involved a child being left in their classroom without supervision for approx 3 min. The caregiver involved in this situation is no longer working at the operation and supervision at the operation was observed to meet compliance during the investigation inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  16. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jul 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  19. Jul 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “During the inspection it was found bibs, mats, and spoons used by infants in care during meal times were washed in the handwashing sink. This was corrected at inspection when management informed all operation staff of new system being implemented which is to place meal items in sanitation bins to be sanitized in workroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and failing to wash their hands as well as the child's. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands and the child's hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  20. Jun 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. May 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was found that a caregiver does not physically handle the children in care appropriately.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2023

  22. Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Apr 21, 2023Visit1 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 found that a caregiver left a child on the playground alone.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023

  24. Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Mar 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      “The operational policy was missing a section regarding infant safe sleep.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “A health statedment from a medical professional was missing from a child's file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill under a play structure did not meet the 6 inch requirement.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

  26. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Jul 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  28. May 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. May 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  30. May 6, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered

      “The medication authorization form was not properly documented using the full name of the employee who administered the medication.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “The operation failed to update the medication authorization forms before administering medication to a child in care.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(3) - Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single Dose

      “The operation failed to obtain authorization from a parent prior to administering medication.”

      Corrected during the visit

  31. May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  32. May 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  33. Apr 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  34. Jan 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Jan 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The 2A classroom with a specified age of two-years had fifteen children and one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room to meet ratio requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

  36. Dec 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  37. Dec 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Nov 6, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  39. Oct 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  40. Oct 16, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver failed to use good judgement and self control to properly communicate with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021

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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FAQ

Questions about St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center

Is St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 4, 2003.

When was St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center care for?

155, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are St Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 485-8130 to ask.

What is St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center's phone number?

(979) 485-8130.

Where is St Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center?

2541 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX 77845.

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