St. Joseph Catholic Early Learning Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 119 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

856146

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 2007

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Jul 2, 2026. 8 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• May 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    One caregiver only obtained 8 hours of preservice, and did not obtain the remaining 16 hours before their 90 days of employment.

    Corrected Aug 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Two children did not have an emergency contact address and one child did not have emergency contact information.

    Corrected Aug 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The operation did not have a passed fire inspection from 2022.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 18, 2023Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Designating Director

    A director has not been assigned to the operation since 6/9/2023.

    Corrected Aug 4, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• May 8, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 27, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 30, 2023Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.

    Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 10, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2505(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children

    Observed two toddler classrooms who did not have toys in the reach of children. One classroom had the shelf blocking the other shelf which had the toys on them. The other classroom had the shelf turned around and toys on top of the shelf. This was corrected when the toys were put in the reach of the children and Shelves were moved.

    Corrected Nov 10, 2022, at the inspection

• Oct 28, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    It was found after interviewing multilple staff that a caregiver that has conditions on their background check is being left alone in a two year old classroom. The caregivers conditions state that they cannot be left alone with children. During the walkthrough it was seen that the caregiver was present in the room with other caregivers who have no conditions. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 26, 2022Self-reported incident4 standards cited

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    After interviewing staff it was found that the operation was out of ratio on the date in question and is often out of ratio.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    After talking to four staff members it was found that fire drills are not physically being conducted. Staff members are not aware of when there is a drill happening and where they should recover to incase a fire occurs.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2022

  • 746.2505(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children

    In two toddler classrooms the toy storage shelves were turned around and not accesible to children and toys were also up on a shelf.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3415(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves

    A caregiver at the operation stated that they do not wash their hands after removing gloves when changing diapers.

    Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 12, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

    Out of 10 children files, one child's file was missing a health statement and immunization record.

    Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Observed overgrown grass on the playground. I spoke to the director about ensuring the grass stays cut .

    Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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