St Jerome Early Childhood CTR

8825 KEMPWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77080Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

45 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

July 29, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 6, 2026

Provider
St Jerome Early Childhood CTR
License number
403990
Location
8825 KEMPWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77080
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 3.0/100
Inspection record
45 inspections, last inspected July 29, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor3.0 / 100
Health10/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

88

Total Violations

Jul 29, 2025

Last Inspection

153

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (88)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4813(c)Jul 29, 2025

The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4813(c)Jul 29, 2025

The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4813(c)Jul 29, 2025

The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4813(c)Jul 29, 2025

The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 28, 2025

A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 28, 2025

A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 28, 2025

A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 28, 2025

A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 28, 2025

A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 28, 2025

A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 28, 2025

A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 28, 2025

A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)May 13, 2024

One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 13, 2024

Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)May 13, 2024

The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)May 13, 2024

One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)May 13, 2024

The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 13, 2024

Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)May 13, 2024

One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)May 13, 2024

The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)May 13, 2024

The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)May 13, 2024

One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 13, 2024

Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 13, 2024

Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319May 15, 2023

There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)May 15, 2023

The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 15, 2023

The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)May 15, 2023

The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)May 15, 2023

The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)May 15, 2023

The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319May 15, 2023

There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 15, 2023

The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)May 15, 2023

The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)May 15, 2023

The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319May 15, 2023

There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 15, 2023

The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 15, 2023

The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)May 15, 2023

The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)May 15, 2023

The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319May 15, 2023

There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)May 17, 2022

In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)May 17, 2022

In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)May 17, 2022

In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)May 17, 2022

In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Feb 9, 2022

A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Feb 9, 2022

In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Feb 9, 2022

In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Feb 9, 2022

A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Feb 9, 2022

In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Feb 9, 2022

A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Feb 9, 2022

In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Feb 9, 2022

A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 27, 2022

Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Jan 27, 2022

The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jan 27, 2022

A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jan 27, 2022

A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Jan 27, 2022

The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jan 27, 2022

A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 27, 2022

Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Jan 27, 2022

The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jan 27, 2022

A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 27, 2022

Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 27, 2022

Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(3)Jan 27, 2022

The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jan 25, 2022

The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jan 25, 2022

The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jan 25, 2022

The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jan 25, 2022

The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 13, 2022

The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jan 13, 2022

The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jan 13, 2022

The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 13, 2022

The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jan 13, 2022

The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 13, 2022

The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jan 13, 2022

The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 13, 2022

The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Jul 28, 2021

The operation did not have how they would evacuate or relocate children under the age of 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan. Corrected: When the director wrote in in the emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1609Jul 28, 2021

In the infant classroom the specified age group is 0-11 months, the operation had 12 infants in the classroom two over the ratio size.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Jul 28, 2021

The operation did not have how they would evacuate or relocate children under the age of 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan. Corrected: When the director wrote in in the emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Jul 28, 2021

The operation did not have how they would evacuate or relocate children under the age of 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan. Corrected: When the director wrote in in the emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1609Jul 28, 2021

In the infant classroom the specified age group is 0-11 months, the operation had 12 infants in the classroom two over the ratio size.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1609Jul 28, 2021

In the infant classroom the specified age group is 0-11 months, the operation had 12 infants in the classroom two over the ratio size.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Jul 28, 2021

The operation did not have how they would evacuate or relocate children under the age of 24 months in their emergency preparedness plan. Corrected: When the director wrote in in the emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1609Jul 28, 2021

In the infant classroom the specified age group is 0-11 months, the operation had 12 infants in the classroom two over the ratio size.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 13, 2021

A child was able to leave the operation without supervision.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 13, 2021

A child was able to leave the operation without supervision.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 13, 2021

A child was able to leave the operation without supervision.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 13, 2021

A child was able to leave the operation without supervision.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St Jerome Early Childhood CTR's safety grade?

St Jerome Early Childhood CTR has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.0 out of 100.

How many violations does St Jerome Early Childhood CTR have?

St Jerome Early Childhood CTR has 88 total violations on record, including 84 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was St Jerome Early Childhood CTR last inspected?

St Jerome Early Childhood CTR was last inspected on July 29, 2025.

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