Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary
Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary is a licensed child care center in Richardson, TX, licensed for up to 45 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 5 times. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #32 of 45 centers in Richardson and better than 41% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The operation's first aide kit was missing a thermometer and gloves.
The operation did not have access to the records for safety drills for the previous year.
Personnel file was incomplete and did not have current trainings, CPR, etc.
A caregiver was present ag the operation without background clearance.
The posting requirements were not available for review. This includes the inspection report, licensing notice, emergency evacuation plan, menu and allergy notice.
About this center
Common questions
Does Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers school-age children, not infants.
What are Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary’s hours?
3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 16, 2023: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary compare with other daycares in Richardson?
It is tied for #32 of 45 centers in Richardson by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 41% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Richardson ISD - Mark Twain Elementary last inspected?
Dec 8, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1424909 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.