St. John's Episcopal Day School
Does St. John's Episcopal Day School have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 20 child-care citations for St. John's Episcopal Day School in MCALLEN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 5 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was completed on 05/27/2023.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A suubtitute caregiver was present at operation and providing care for children prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection, a background check request was submitted and operation will wait to receive background eligibility notice prior to caregiver returning to operating.
- High
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A 6mo child was swaddled and asleep in a crib.
Show 17 earlier citations
- High
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Operational Policies were review and the following items are missing: -Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy -Inspect Repellent and Sunscreen Policy -Breastfeeding Policy -Vaccine Preventable Diseases Policy for Employees
- High
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Operational Policies were review and the following items are missing: -Safe Sleep Policy -Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy -Inspect Repellent and Sunscreen Policy -Breastfeeding Policy -Vaccine Preventable Diseases Policy for Employees
- Medium High
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Updated fire inspection was not available for review, last inspection was conducted on 1/22/25.
- Medium High
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Severe weather, shelter, and lockdown drill-emergency practices were not being conducted as instructed to be 4 times per year.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Last health inspected was completed on 05/24/2022.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr training.
- Medium High
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Operation has two playgrounds with a swing set and play structures with a height over 20 inches; surfacing surrounding the structures do not meet the require depth of 6 inches.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Six out of eight staff files reviewed are incomplete.
- Medium
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Documented ground checks were not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Eight staffing records were reviewed. Four of the records reviewed are missing training on the following topics: -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building Safety -Communicable Diseases
- Medium
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Documentation for previously conducted fire / severe weather / lock downs drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Medium
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Six staff training records were reviewed. Some of training certificates for five of the staff members were not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Medium
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Six staff training records were reviewed. Some of training certificates for five of the staff members were not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One out of five children's records reviewed are missing health/physician statements.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five personnel files were reviews. Two files are missing employment begin date, one file is missing high school diploma or equivalent, one file is missing notarized affidavit, four files are missing center policy statement, three files are missing personnel policy statement, three are missing copy of ID and four are missing orientation statement.
- Medium
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Five staff training records were reviewed; two are missing 19-24 hours of annual training including trainings on the following topics: Management Abuse and Neglect Safe sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Administering Medications Emergency Preparedness Physical Premises and Building Safety Communicable Diseases
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Four out of five children's records reviewed are missing health/physician statements. Files are also missing a statement confirming parents received a copy of the operational policies.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.