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Texas State Child Development Center

12 critical, 4 serious findings across 75 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 30, 2026.

102 Lueders Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666 · (512) 245-2621

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Marcos licensed centers, n=25

Critical findings12 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 55 inspections and 20 investigations (75 visits). Most recent critical: Mar 30, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 4

68% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 1988. Certified

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 130

Texas HHSC operation #59795 · 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 careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedListed
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.

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 1, 2026 to Sep 10, 202615 inspections
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- Sep 10, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 27, 2026 inspection
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Mar 30, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  This investigation found that a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minute in the observation booth outside the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 30, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  This investigation found that a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minute in the observation booth outside the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 30, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  This investigation found that a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minute in the observation booth outside the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 30, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  This investigation found that a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minute in the observation booth outside the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2026, verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
2025
Jan 22, 2025 to Sep 22, 202512 inspections
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- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
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2024
Nov 22, 2024 to Dec 2, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Nov 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Nov 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Nov 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Nov 22, 2024 complaint investigation
Oct 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The documentation for the monthly inspections for the fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, and carbon monoxide detector were not complete.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Oct 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The documentation for the monthly inspections for the fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, and carbon monoxide detector were not complete.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Oct 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The documentation for the monthly inspections for the fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, and carbon monoxide detector were not complete.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Oct 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The documentation for the monthly inspections for the fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, and carbon monoxide detector were not complete.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Sep 16, 2024 to Sep 19, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Sep 19, 2024 inspection
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- Sep 19, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 16, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 16, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 16, 2024 self-reported incident
Aug 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without active background checks. Both caregivers left during the inspection.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2024, verified Aug 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without active background checks. Both caregivers left during the inspection.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2024, verified Aug 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without active background checks. Both caregivers left during the inspection.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2024, verified Aug 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without active background checks. Both caregivers left during the inspection.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2024, verified Aug 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jan 9, 2024 to Aug 6, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 6, 2024 self-reported incident
- Aug 6, 2024 self-reported incident
- Aug 6, 2024 self-reported incident
- Aug 6, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jan 9, 2024 inspection
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2023
Oct 25, 2023 to Nov 16, 20238 inspections
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Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was a lack in good judgment when hot food was served to a child. The child sustained burns on their hand when eating their food.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was a lack in good judgment when hot food was served to a child. The child sustained burns on their hand when eating their food.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was a lack in good judgment when hot food was served to a child. The child sustained burns on their hand when eating their food.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was a lack in good judgment when hot food was served to a child. The child sustained burns on their hand when eating their food.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Show 48 older visits, not counted above

Apr 28, 2023 to Jun 22, 20238 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 20, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Apr 28, 2023 inspection
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2022
Mar 30, 2022 to Dec 8, 202220 inspections
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- Dec 8, 2022 inspection
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Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A child was left unattended for approximately one minute.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A child was left unattended for approximately one minute.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A child was left unattended for approximately one minute.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Mar 28, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A child was left unattended for approximately one minute.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2022, verified Apr 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Jan 21, 2022 to Mar 1, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
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- Feb 26, 2022 complaint investigation
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- Jan 21, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 21, 2022 inspection

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Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Texas State Child Development Center this page	Infant–School	130	7:30a–5:30p	12 crit·4 ser
A. Washington Child Development Center	Infant–Pre-K	109	7:30a–3p	4 ser
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First Steps To Big Dreams	Infant–Pre-K	42	7a–5:30p	No findings
First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool	Infant–School	92	7:30a–6p	8 crit·4 ser
Giggle and Grow San Marcos	Infant–School	74	6:30a–6p	16 crit·40 ser·4 min

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Infant–School · 130 places12 crit·4 ser
A. Washington Child Development Center
Infant–Pre-K · 109 places4 ser
Blanco Vista Eac YMCA
School · 85 placesClear
First Step Inc
Infant–School · 71 places4 ser
First Steps To Big Dreams
Infant–Pre-K · 42 placesNo findings
First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool
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Giggle and Grow San Marcos
Infant–School · 74 places16 crit·40 ser·4 min