St Jerome Early Childhood CTR
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77080 ยท Texas operation #403990
Record summary
5 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Apr 24, 2026.
2 of 5 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 8825 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080
- Phone
- (713) 461-0835
- Website
- www.stjeromehou.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 14, 1991; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Mirna Grant
- Programs
- After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Apr 24, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: 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 while the inspector was there.
Jul 29, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
State rule 746.4813(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap"
Inspector's note: The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 21, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 28, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).
State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state May 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: St Jerome Early Childhood CTR on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #403990.
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- Terrace Weekday Programs 1 citation, none high-risk
- YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows 1 citation, none high-risk
- Holy Cross Lutheran Early Learning 2 citations, none high-risk
- Parish School 2 citations, none high-risk
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