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Mercy Gate Learning Center

9627 Eagle Dr, Mont Belvieu, TX 77523 · Chambers County

Mercy Gate Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mont Belvieu, TX, licensed for up to 341 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 6 centers in Mont Belvieu and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#6 of 6 centers in Mont Belvieu
4High risk
6Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 6 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 22, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Oct 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios3
Training & qualifications3
Other standards2
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 30, 2024InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
A current gas leak inspection was not available.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2024
HighOct 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A current fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
MediumOct 30, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2024
Medium HighNov 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
The sheets in the cribs in the 12-18 month infant room were not snug fitting. The Director changed the sheets during the inspection. A picture was taken.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's admission file was lacking a current immunization record.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2023
MediumNov 7, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
The infants in the 12-17 month old room were sitting in the table where straps are attached to the chair. The straps were not being used. The infants were strapped in during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
Two new caregivers were lacking training for infant care. Both caregivers were working in rooms for children under 24 months of age.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2023
Medium HighNov 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver was lacking current First Aid and CPR training. This caregiver was working in a classroom with children.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2023
MediumNov 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
HighNov 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The operational policies were lacking information regarding safe sleep for infants under 12 months of age.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2022
HighNov 1, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received and found to be deficient. Evidence supports a child was left in a room unsupervised.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The landscape felt on the playground was showing through the rubber mulch. A rake can be used to rake the mulch to proper depth on all areas of the playground.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Three caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The caregivers were caring for children under 24 months of age.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2021
HighDec 15, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A current fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity341 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 13, 2015
DirectorKarley Holbrook
Phone2815766845
State operation #1545529

Common questions

Does Mercy Gate Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Mercy Gate Learning Center’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Mercy Gate Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Mercy Gate Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 30, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Mercy Gate Learning Center compare with other daycares in Mont Belvieu?

It is #6 of 6 centers in Mont Belvieu by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Mercy Gate Learning Center last inspected?

Oct 22, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1545529 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.