Licensed center · Texas City, TX
St. Mary Of The Miraculous Medal Early Childhood Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 127
- Accepts child care assistance
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 127 children
- Meals
- Not on the state record
- Nearby
- 8 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 127 children
Accepts child care assistance
Before-school care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
1604 9th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County · 13 licensed daycares in 77590
Capacity rank 2 of 13 in this ZIP
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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
- 1664675
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- June 2018
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
8 inspections on record, most recent Oct 2, 2025. 8 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
During the inspection, the operational policy was viewed and the following information was missing: (9)Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (22) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. During the inspection, the operational policy was viewed and the following information was missing: (25) Your provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care. (30) (b)You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code. You may inform the parents by: (A) Providing this information in the operational policies; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Operation people list has not been validated since 10-17-2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected Apr 29, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Caregivers with hire date 04/05/2024 and 08/22/2022 do not have the required annual training: - Emergency preparedness - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; - Administering medication; - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Corrected Oct 9, 2024
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 31, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Follow up: The operational policies have not been updated with the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Follow Up: One infant feeding sheet still has not updated within the 30-day requirements.
Corrected Nov 3, 2023
- 746.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Follow Up: One of the Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.605(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Follow Up: One of the Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the Doodlebug classroom the ceiling tiles were stained and the floor had 2 holes in it. The repair have been completed.
Corrected Nov 7, 2023
- 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 3, 2023Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance.
Corrected Oct 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(29)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
Corrected Oct 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the Doodlebug classroom the ceils were stained and the floor had 2 holes in it. Also in Mudbugs classroom the ceiling was leaking. Photos were taken.
Corrected Oct 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications.
Corrected Oct 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.
Corrected Oct 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four out of eight files reviewed did not have the completed address for the emergency contact.
Corrected Oct 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policies have not been updated with the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Corrected Oct 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 4, 2022Inspection5 standards cited
- 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation last validated the background check list on 04/12/2022.
Corrected Oct 4, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy did not contain a completed promotion of physical activity section.
Corrected Oct 11, 2022
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One student record did not contain immunizations.
Corrected Oct 7, 2022
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing mat in the infant classroom was observed with a tear.
Corrected Oct 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations last fire inspection is dated 4/9/2021. SN: Operation has scheduled a fire inspection 10/6/2022.
Corrected Oct 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- May 20, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
May 18, 2022Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the incident report did not receive a parent signature.
Corrected May 26, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.305(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate a child injury on 5/11/22 was not reported to statewide intake.
Corrected May 26, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 18, 2021Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.4505Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
During inspection, 1 out of the 8 classrooms observed did not have children's name on cubbies.
Corrected Oct 21, 2021
- 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
During inspection, staff hired on 9/1/2020 did not have high school diploma or degree to show that they meet education requirements.
Corrected Oct 21, 2021
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During inspection, notarized affidavit was not in file.
Corrected Oct 21, 2021
- 746.1301(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
During inspection, staff hired on 9/1/2020 had 18 hours of annual training.
Corrected Oct 25, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
During inspection, taff hired on 7/31/2018 had invaild CPR training.
Corrected Oct 25, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4505Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
27 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently Oct 2, 2025. All 27 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High311%
- Medium High933%
- Medium1452%
- Medium Low14%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 1 of 8 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 27 findings, 26 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Oct 2, 2025
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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