St Jerome Early Childhood Ctr
8825 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · Monday–Friday
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32 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 24, 2026.
20 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 17, 2026
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- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 153 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
After School Care,Snacks Provided,Skill Classes,Part Time Care
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07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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32 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 24, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
8 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.605(6) (4 visits); 746.4813(c) (4 visits); 746.3701 (4 visits); 746.1601 (4 visits); 746.501(a)(1) (4 visits); 746.3819 (4 visits); 746.1315(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State records correction during the inspection.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
68 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
State records correction during the inspection.
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.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Apr 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
Correction verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- Apr 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
Correction verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Apr 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
Correction verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- Apr 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
Correction verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- 2025
- Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(c).
- Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(c).
- Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(c).
- Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(c).
- May 21, 2025 to May 21, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 21, 2025 inspection
- May 21, 2025 inspection
- May 21, 2025 inspection
- May 21, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
Correction verified May 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
Correction verified May 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3701.
- Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
Correction verified May 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3701.
- Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
Correction verified May 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3701.
- 2024
- May 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
Correction verified May 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified May 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- May 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified May 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
Correction verified May 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- May 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
Correction verified May 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified May 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- May 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
Correction verified May 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified May 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
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- 2023
- May 15, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Standard 746.5307(a).
- May 15, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- May 15, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- May 15, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
Correction verified May 19, 2023. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- 2022
- May 23, 2022 to Jun 7, 20228 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jun 7, 2022 inspection
- Jun 7, 2022 inspection
- Jun 7, 2022 inspection
- Jun 7, 2022 inspection
- Jun 1, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 1, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 1, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 1, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2022 inspection
- May 23, 2022 inspection
- May 23, 2022 inspection
- May 23, 2022 inspection
- May 17, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- May 17, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- May 17, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- May 17, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Feb 17, 2022 to Feb 17, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 17, 2022 inspection
- Feb 17, 2022 inspection
- Feb 17, 2022 inspection
- Feb 17, 2022 inspection
- Feb 9, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- Feb 9, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- Feb 9, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- Feb 9, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- Jan 27, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3).
- Jan 27, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3).
- Jan 27, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3).
- Jan 27, 2022Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3).
- Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Jan 14, 2022 to Jan 14, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 14, 2022 inspection
- Jan 14, 2022 inspection
- Jan 14, 2022 inspection
- Jan 14, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- 2021
- Oct 25, 2021 to Oct 25, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 25, 2021 inspection
- Oct 25, 2021 inspection
- Oct 25, 2021 inspection
- Oct 25, 2021 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Feb 14, 1991
- Capacity
- 153 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
- Website
- www.stjeromehou.org
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Contact & location
8825 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080
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