St Matthews CDC
4300 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
20 critical, 48 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 28, 2025.
24 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 17, 2026
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20 critical, 48 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 28, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
17 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.201(8) (4 visits); 746.1311(a) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 745.635(3) (8 visits); 746.1315(b) (4 visits); 746.1309(a) (4 visits); 746.901(2) (4 visits); 746.303(b) (4 visits); 746.1309(d) (4 visits); 746.1309(e) (4 visits); 746.1309(c) (4 visits); 746.1309(b) (4 visits); 746.5405 (4 visits); 746.501(a)(18)(A) (4 visits); 746.707 (4 visits); 746.305(a)(6) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Oct 30, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
44 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Liability Insurance Maintained
The current insurance on file expired 5.2025
State verification published Oct 30, 2025.
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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- 2025
- Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Maintained
The current insurance on file expired 5.2025
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Standard 746.201(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Seven of the required director annual trainings were missing for the most current full year.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Maintained
The current insurance on file expired 5.2025
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Standard 746.201(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Seven of the required director annual trainings were missing for the most current full year.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Seven of the required director annual trainings were missing for the most current full year.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Maintained
The current insurance on file expired 5.2025
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Standard 746.201(8).
- Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Seven of the required director annual trainings were missing for the most current full year.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Maintained
The current insurance on file expired 5.2025
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Standard 746.201(8).
- Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection at the operation is dated 9.3.24
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a cpr certification.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the 24 required training hours.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's file had an invalid education certificate.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection at the operation is dated 9.3.24
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a cpr certification.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's file had an invalid education certificate.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the 24 required training hours.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection at the operation is dated 9.3.24
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the 24 required training hours.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's file had an invalid education certificate.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a cpr certification.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The current fire inspection at the operation is dated 9.3.24
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver's file had an invalid education certificate.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have a cpr certification.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the 24 required training hours.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Jun 16, 2025 to Jun 16, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 16, 2025 inspection
- Jun 16, 2025 inspection
- Jun 16, 2025 inspection
- Jun 16, 2025 inspection
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- 2024
- Oct 30, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Eight staff files were reviewed, and Eight caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(b).
- Oct 30, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Eight staff files were reviewed, and Eight caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(b).
- Oct 30, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Eight staff files were reviewed, and Eight caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Oct 30, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Eight staff files were reviewed, and Eight caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(b).
- Mar 7, 2024 to Mar 7, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 7, 2024 inspection
- Mar 7, 2024 inspection
- Mar 7, 2024 inspection
- Mar 7, 2024 inspection
- Feb 14, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2024. Standard 746.5405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operation did not have in their operational policy on the benefits of physical activity .
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(A).
- Feb 14, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operation did not have in their operational policy on the benefits of physical activity .
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2024. Standard 746.5405.
- Feb 14, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2024. Standard 746.5405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operation did not have in their operational policy on the benefits of physical activity .
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(A).
- Feb 14, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operation did not have in their operational policy on the benefits of physical activity .
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2024. Standard 746.5405.
- Feb 12, 2024Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not have incident reports for the three children that was placed at risk.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 12, 2024Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not have incident reports for the three children that was placed at risk.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 12, 2024Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not have incident reports for the three children that was placed at risk.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Feb 12, 2024Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not have incident reports for the three children that was placed at risk.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
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- 2023
- Feb 23, 2023Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the pre-school classroom four outlets were not covered.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers did not have updated CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregiver did not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- 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 update first aid training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Feb 23, 2023Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- 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 update first aid training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregiver did not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers did not have updated CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the pre-school classroom four outlets were not covered.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- Feb 23, 2023Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregiver did not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- 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 update first aid training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the pre-school classroom four outlets were not covered.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers did not have updated CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Feb 23, 2023Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the pre-school classroom four outlets were not covered.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers did not have updated CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregiver did not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- 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 update first aid training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- 2022
- Jul 21, 2022Assessment1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jul 21, 2022Assessment1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jul 21, 2022Assessment1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jul 21, 2022Assessment1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
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.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Mar 1, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Mar 1, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Mar 1, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Mar 1, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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 inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Mar 15, 1992
- Capacity
- 203 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
- Website
- stmatthewsnow.org/childcare-center
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Contact & location
4300 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
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