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St. Joseph Catholic Early Learning Center

8 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 21, 2024.

109 N Preston Ave, Bryan, TX 77803 · (979) 779-0861

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsBryan licensed centers, n=41

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Aug 21, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 0

44% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2007Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 119

Texas HHSC operation #856146 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Jul 2, 2026 to Jul 2, 20264 inspections
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- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
2025
May 22, 2025 to Aug 19, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 19, 2025 inspection
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- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
2024
Aug 21, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two children did not have an emergency contact address and one child did not have emergency contact information.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  One caregiver only obtained 8 hours of preservice, and did not obtain the remaining 16 hours before their 90 days of employment.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Aug 21, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two children did not have an emergency contact address and one child did not have emergency contact information.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  One caregiver only obtained 8 hours of preservice, and did not obtain the remaining 16 hours before their 90 days of employment.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Aug 21, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two children did not have an emergency contact address and one child did not have emergency contact information.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  One caregiver only obtained 8 hours of preservice, and did not obtain the remaining 16 hours before their 90 days of employment.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Aug 21, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Two children did not have an emergency contact address and one child did not have emergency contact information.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  One caregiver only obtained 8 hours of preservice, and did not obtain the remaining 16 hours before their 90 days of employment.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Jun 27, 2024 to Jun 27, 20244 inspections
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- Jun 27, 2024 inspection

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2023
Sep 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have a passed fire inspection from 2022.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Sep 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have a passed fire inspection from 2022.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Sep 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have a passed fire inspection from 2022.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Sep 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have a passed fire inspection from 2022.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Jul 18, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  A director has not been assigned to the operation since 6/9/2023.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Jul 18, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  A director has not been assigned to the operation since 6/9/2023.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Jul 18, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  A director has not been assigned to the operation since 6/9/2023.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Jul 18, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  A director has not been assigned to the operation since 6/9/2023.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Apr 27, 2023 to May 8, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- May 8, 2023 inspection
- May 8, 2023 inspection
- May 8, 2023 inspection
- May 8, 2023 inspection
- Apr 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 27, 2023 complaint investigation
Jan 30, 2023Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 30, 2023Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 30, 2023Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 30, 2023Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2022
Nov 10, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  Observed two toddler classrooms who did not have toys in the reach of children. One classroom had the shelf blocking the other shelf which had the toys on them. The other classroom had the shelf turned around and toys on top of the shelf. This was corrected when the toys were put in the reach of the children and Shelves were moved.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2505(3).
Nov 10, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  Observed two toddler classrooms who did not have toys in the reach of children. One classroom had the shelf blocking the other shelf which had the toys on them. The other classroom had the shelf turned around and toys on top of the shelf. This was corrected when the toys were put in the reach of the children and Shelves were moved.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2505(3).
Nov 10, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  Observed two toddler classrooms who did not have toys in the reach of children. One classroom had the shelf blocking the other shelf which had the toys on them. The other classroom had the shelf turned around and toys on top of the shelf. This was corrected when the toys were put in the reach of the children and Shelves were moved.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2505(3).
Nov 10, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  Observed two toddler classrooms who did not have toys in the reach of children. One classroom had the shelf blocking the other shelf which had the toys on them. The other classroom had the shelf turned around and toys on top of the shelf. This was corrected when the toys were put in the reach of the children and Shelves were moved.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2505(3).
Oct 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  It was found after interviewing multilple staff that a caregiver that has conditions on their background check is being left alone in a two year old classroom. The caregivers conditions state that they cannot be left alone with children. During the walkthrough it was seen that the caregiver was present in the room with other caregivers who have no conditions. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Oct 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  It was found after interviewing multilple staff that a caregiver that has conditions on their background check is being left alone in a two year old classroom. The caregivers conditions state that they cannot be left alone with children. During the walkthrough it was seen that the caregiver was present in the room with other caregivers who have no conditions. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Oct 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  It was found after interviewing multilple staff that a caregiver that has conditions on their background check is being left alone in a two year old classroom. The caregivers conditions state that they cannot be left alone with children. During the walkthrough it was seen that the caregiver was present in the room with other caregivers who have no conditions. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Oct 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  It was found after interviewing multilple staff that a caregiver that has conditions on their background check is being left alone in a two year old classroom. The caregivers conditions state that they cannot be left alone with children. During the walkthrough it was seen that the caregiver was present in the room with other caregivers who have no conditions. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
Oct 26, 2022Complaint investigation
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  A caregiver at the operation stated that they do not wash their hands after removing gloves when changing diapers.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  After talking to four staff members it was found that fire drills are not physically being conducted. Staff members are not aware of when there is a drill happening and where they should recover to incase a fire occurs.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  After interviewing staff it was found that the operation was out of ratio on the date in question and is often out of ratio.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  In two toddler classrooms the toy storage shelves were turned around and not accesible to children and toys were also up on a shelf.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(3).
Oct 26, 2022Complaint investigation
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  A caregiver at the operation stated that they do not wash their hands after removing gloves when changing diapers.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  After talking to four staff members it was found that fire drills are not physically being conducted. Staff members are not aware of when there is a drill happening and where they should recover to incase a fire occurs.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  In two toddler classrooms the toy storage shelves were turned around and not accesible to children and toys were also up on a shelf.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  After interviewing staff it was found that the operation was out of ratio on the date in question and is often out of ratio.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Oct 26, 2022Complaint investigation
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  A caregiver at the operation stated that they do not wash their hands after removing gloves when changing diapers.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  After interviewing staff it was found that the operation was out of ratio on the date in question and is often out of ratio.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  After talking to four staff members it was found that fire drills are not physically being conducted. Staff members are not aware of when there is a drill happening and where they should recover to incase a fire occurs.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  In two toddler classrooms the toy storage shelves were turned around and not accesible to children and toys were also up on a shelf.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(3).
Oct 26, 2022Complaint investigation
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
  In two toddler classrooms the toy storage shelves were turned around and not accesible to children and toys were also up on a shelf.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  A caregiver at the operation stated that they do not wash their hands after removing gloves when changing diapers.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  After talking to four staff members it was found that fire drills are not physically being conducted. Staff members are not aware of when there is a drill happening and where they should recover to incase a fire occurs.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  After interviewing staff it was found that the operation was out of ratio on the date in question and is often out of ratio.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed overgrown grass on the playground. I spoke to the director about ensuring the grass stays cut .
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of 10 children files, one child's file was missing a health statement and immunization record.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed overgrown grass on the playground. I spoke to the director about ensuring the grass stays cut .
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of 10 children files, one child's file was missing a health statement and immunization record.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of 10 children files, one child's file was missing a health statement and immunization record.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed overgrown grass on the playground. I spoke to the director about ensuring the grass stays cut .
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of 10 children files, one child's file was missing a health statement and immunization record.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed overgrown grass on the playground. I spoke to the director about ensuring the grass stays cut .
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
2021
Oct 12, 2021 to Oct 12, 20214 inspections
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- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection

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