St. Christophers Day School
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77080 · Texas operation #117074
Record summary
8 high-risk · 17 total
8 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (17 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Oct 5, 2026.
2 of 17 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
- 1656 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080
- Phone
- (713) 465-6035
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 13, 1990
- Director
- Maria Chavez
- Programs
- After School Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
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
Oct 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 27, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have a current First Aid training certificate available for review.
Corrected Sep 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have a current CPR training certificate available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Sep 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.
State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"
Inspector's note: A crib was observed with a loose fitting sheet in the crib. Note: this was corrected at inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Aug 14, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Apr 23, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.
State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"
Inspector's note: The parent handbook does not include the required information for the promotion of physical activity.
Corrected May 7, 2026, verified by the state Apr 30, 2026.
Aug 13, 2025: Inspection
4 citations.
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 ceiling tile in the classroom was partially detached from the ceiling. This was corrected when a caregiver fixed the tile.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: A child with a known allergy did not an allergy plan signed by a health care professional
Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Aug 25, 2025.
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: Nine of the reviewed caregiver training files did not have an administering medication training.
Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: One of the reviewed files did not have a current shot record
Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025.
Jun 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 14, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 30, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.
State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"
Inspector's note: An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device with its face covered with a blanket. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and placed him in his crib.
Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state May 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
State rule 746.5627 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle"
Inspector's note: The operation was not able to present documentation of the date of lease or purchase of a bus with over 8-person seating that did not have a child safety alarm.
Corrected May 15, 2025, verified by the state May 2, 2025.
Apr 25, 2025: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was unsupervised at the operation.
Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation did not notify Licensing that a child was unsupervised at the operation.
Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation did not immediately notify the parent that a child was unsupervised at the operation.
Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 24, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 4, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The current fire inspection was last completed on 4.2.24
Corrected Apr 18, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 1, 2025: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was unattended while in care of the operation.
Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified by the state May 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.
Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state May 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation did not inform the parent immediately after the incident.
Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state Apr 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 6 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. Christophers Day School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #117074.
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