St. Mark Pre School
St. Mark Pre School is a licensed child care center in Mcallen, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 25). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #50 of 55 centers in Mcallen and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
4 out of 10 children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of May. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*
There are broken pieces of wood and gardening tools within the operation's playground.
One out of eight staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on the following topics: SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development and Administering Medications.
Diaper changing mats in the prek1 and prek2 rooms are torn.
Three out of ten children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
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
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021.
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
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021. Note: During inspection provider completed the paperwork to request fire inspection.
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/09/2022. Note: Provider contacted health department during inspection and made arrangement to have operation inspected.
Ten staff records were reviewed; one is missing notarized affidavit and a second is missing copy of high school diploma.
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
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.
Play structures are surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
Play structures in the young playground is surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Diaper changing mat in the infant room has tears.
Play structure in the young playground is surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
One out of five staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on hazardous materials, administering medications, and communicable diseases. Also, pediatric first aid/cpr expired on 09/25/2022.
Feeding instructions for four children not yet eating table food have not been updated every 30 days.
Two out of four staff training records reviewed are missing training hours including the following trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Hazardous Materials Administering Medications Emergency Preparedness Physical Premises and Building Safety
One out four children's records reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.
Policy regarding physical and outdoor activities is missing.
One out four staff training records reviewed has a CPR training that was completed online without hands on skilled based instruction, practice and test.
About this center
Common questions
Does St. Mark Pre School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are St. Mark Pre School’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does St. Mark Pre School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has St. Mark Pre School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 25, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does St. Mark Pre School compare with other daycares in Mcallen?
It is tied for #50 of 55 centers in Mcallen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was St. Mark Pre School last inspected?
Jun 30, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 206120 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.