3303 BISSONNET ST, Houston, TX 77005 · (713) 668-9777 · State permit no. 58041
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited St Andrews Presbyterian Childrens Place for 16 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 13 routine inspections; 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 745.641 (2 times, most recently Apr 23, 2024).
The state lists St Andrews Presbyterian Childrens Place as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 16 violations, newest first
One rule cited at St Andrews Presbyterian Childrens Place changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation did not have a current health sanitation report, last listed as 8/27/2024.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 21, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Apr 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was observed with a group of fourteen children ages two-three years old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 23, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 24, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 10, 2024 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers responsible for a group of nine children ages three to eight months were present without an eligible background check. Note: The caregivers were removed from the classrooms during this inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 10, 2024 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the Bunnies classroom was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten children were observed in the room. A caregiver in the Lady Bugs classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten children were observed in the room.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 3, 2023 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for ten children ages 18 months-22 months. The specified age group for the room is 18-23 which allows for a maximum of nine children. The caregiver was over ratio by one child.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operations emergency practices were reviewed and showed the last documented lock down drill occurred on 02/15/2022.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 19, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Updated feeding instructions are needed for three infants enrolled.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 19, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During this inspection I observed expired medication stored for two children enrolled.
In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 17, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Daily Building and Grounds Checklist were available for the weeks of March 27th and April 10th.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 17, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operations emergency practices were reviewed and showed the last documented severe weather drill occurred on 02/16/2022.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 19, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication for three children enrolled was not stored in its original container.
In plain English: Medication must be given as the label directs or as the child's health-care professional changes in writing, only to the child it is meant for, from the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date it was brought in, and never after it expires. Each dose must be recorded with the child's name, the medication, the date, time, and amount, and the employee's full name, and the records kept for at least three months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 11, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Inspector reviewed over personnel files during this visit. Documentation showing staff hire dates and trainings completed during the most recent complete training year was not available for review.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 28, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A four month old was observed seated in a bouncer. The safety straps were not fastened.
In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 17, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Nine children needed an address for the emergency contact listed. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Four children needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by parent and physician. Four children were in need of a special needs statement. One child needed a health statement. One child needed an updated immunization record.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 11, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -The address of the alternate shelter away from the center that will be used as needed. -How staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care and authorization for emergency care for each child in care
In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Documentation of the annual certification was not available for review during this inspection.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 20, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for St Andrews Presbyterian Childrens Place; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).