# St.  Mark Pre School

St.  Mark Pre School is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Mcallen, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 102 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC.

## Key facts
- Status: Full Permit · Operating
- Address: 301 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, TX 78501

- Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Capacity: 102
- License/permit: 206120
- Operator: not published
- Phone: (956) 686-2650
- Website: www.stmark-umc.org
- Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Accepts child care subsidies: no
- Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=100903

## Inspection record
20 findings across 11 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-09-30 to 2026-06-30); 11 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2026-06-30 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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* (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1))
- 2026-06-30 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-27: Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: 4 out of 10 children's records reviewed are missing immunization records. (§746.613(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-b))
- 2024-08-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-04: 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. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e))
- 2024-08-09 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-09-04: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: There are broken pieces of wood and gardening tools within the operation's playground. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701))
- 2024-08-09 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-09-04: Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: Diaper changing mats in the prek1 and prek2 rooms are torn. (§746.3503(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-a))
- 2024-08-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-05: Children's Records - Immunizations: Three out of ten children's records reviewed are missing immunization records. (§746.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-4))
- 2023-09-25 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-10-10: 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 (§746.603(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a))
- 2023-09-25 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2023-10-17: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a))
- 2023-09-01 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-09-14: 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. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a))
- 2023-09-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-25: 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 (§746.1309(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-a))
- 2023-09-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-25: Required Personnel Records: Ten staff records were reviewed; one is missing notarized affidavit and a second is missing copy of high school diploma. (§746.901; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901))
- 2023-09-01 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2023-09-25: 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. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a))
- 2023-09-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-25: 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 (§746.603(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a))
- 2023-09-01 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-08: 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. (§746.501(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-6))
- 2022-12-16 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-02-08: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained: Play structures are surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel. (§746.4907(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-d))
- …and 5 more on the source page.

## Nearby programs
- [St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-102819) — 0.15 km, capacity 192
- [ABC Child Educare LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1466060) — 0.19 km, capacity 57
- [Coky's Day Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-889049) — 0.67 km, capacity 49
- [The Learning Palace](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1341324) — 1.01 km, capacity 60
- [St. John's Episcopal Day School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1351300) — 1.21 km, capacity 115
- [Caring and Sharing Learning Center II](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1271822) — 1.22 km, capacity 43

## Sources
- tx_hhsc_operations record 100903 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=100903
- us_census_geocoder record 301 PECAN BLVD|MCALLEN|TX|78501 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/
- tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 206120 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=206120

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Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-100903 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.
