Hearth Record

St. Mark Pre School

A licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas 78501

301 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, Texas 78501. (956) 686-2650.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 6 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: Medium High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

6 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.

10 inspections on record. The latest, on Jun 30, 2026: 2 deficiencies cited.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

6 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

6 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Jun 30, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “A fire drill was not conducted for the month of May. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2026.

  • Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “4 out of 10 children’s records reviewed are missing immunization records.”

    Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 27, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2026.

Aug 9, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    “Diaper changing mats in the prek1 and prek2 rooms are torn.”

    Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 11, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2024.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “There are broken pieces of wood and gardening tools within the operation’s playground.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 9, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2024.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “One out of eight staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on the following topics: SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development and Administering Medications.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 23, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Three out of ten children’s records reviewed are missing immunization records.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 23, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 5, 2024.

14 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 25, 2023: assessment2 deficiencies

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2023.

  • Children’s Records Maintained

    “Ten children’s files were reviewed and are missing information including the following: -Release Information -Emergency Contact Information -Signed Emergency Medical Authorization -Food Allergy Plan”

    Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2023.

Sep 1, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021. Note: During inspection provider completed the paperwork to request fire inspection.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2023.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “Last health inspection was conducted on 02/09/2022. Note: Provider contacted health department during inspection and made arrangement to have operation inspected.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 14, 2023.

  • Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    “Ten staff training records were reviewed. Three files are missing 11-17 clock hours and four records are missing trainings on the required topics including the following: -Abuse / Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases”

    Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2023.

  • Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications

    “Operational policies were reviewed and missing the following: (6) Procedures for parental notifications. (18) Physical and Outdoor activity policy including benefits, duration, type, setting, criteria for extreme weather and plan during extreme weather. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 8, 2023.

  • Children’s Records Maintained

    “Ten children’s files were reviewed and are missing information including the following: -Emergency Contact Information. -Release Information. -Signed Emergency Medical Authorization. -Immunization Records. -Special Care Statement. -Swimming -Statement inidcating if the child is able to swim without assistance. -Food Allergy Plan”

    Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2023.

  • Required Personnel Records

    “Ten staff records were reviewed; one is missing notarized affidavit and a second is missing copy of high school diploma.”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2023.

Dec 16, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “Play structures are surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 25, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2023.

Oct 31, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “Play structures in the young playground is surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 16, 2022.

Sep 30, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    “Diaper changing mat in the infant room has tears.”

    Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2022.

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “Play structure in the young playground is surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2022.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “One out of six children’s files reviewed is missing immunization records.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 7, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2022.

  • Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    “One out of five staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on hazardous materials, administering medications, and communicable diseases. Also, pediatric first aid/cpr expired on 09/25/2022.”

    Rule 746.901(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 14, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 31, 2022.

All 11 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 30, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Aug 9, 2024Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Sep 25, 2023Assessment2 deficiencies cited
Sep 1, 2023Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Dec 16, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Oct 31, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 30, 2022Inspection4 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Sep 23, 1985.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 102 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 6.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 479 in Hidalgo County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Mega Kids Child Development Center0
St. Mark Pre School This child care provider6
St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center6
Angelita Navarro0
Abc’s Children’s College3
Bright Little Angel’s Development Center, LLC6
Caring and Sharing Learning Center II0
Little Loves Educare4
Valley Kidz Academy1
The Learning Palace1
N & C Academy LLC15
St. John’s Episcopal Day School4

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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