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St. Mark Pre School

301 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County

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

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #50 of 55 centers in Mcallen
2High risk
10Medium High risk
12Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
25 citations from 11 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundSep 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Health & medication6
Training & qualifications5
Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
4 out of 10 children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A fire drill was not conducted for the month of May. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There are broken pieces of wood and gardening tools within the operation's playground.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
MediumAug 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One out of eight staff training records reviewed is missing trainings on the following topics: SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development and Administering Medications.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
Medium HighAug 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diaper changing mats in the prek1 and prek2 rooms are torn.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
MediumAug 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three out of ten children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
MediumSep 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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
Correction verified Oct 10, 2023
HighSep 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2023
MediumSep 1, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
HighSep 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2021. Note: During inspection provider completed the paperwork to request fire inspection.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
Medium HighSep 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/09/2022. Note: Provider contacted health department during inspection and made arrangement to have operation inspected.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
MediumSep 1, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Ten staff records were reviewed; one is missing notarized affidavit and a second is missing copy of high school diploma.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
MediumSep 1, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
MediumSep 1, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications §746.501(a)(6)
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.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
Medium HighDec 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Play structures are surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
Medium HighOct 31, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Play structures in the young playground is surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
MediumSep 30, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
Medium HighSep 30, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diaper changing mat in the infant room has tears.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
Medium HighSep 30, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Play structure in the young playground is surrounded by 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
MediumSep 30, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
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.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Feeding instructions for four children not yet eating table food have not been updated every 30 days.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
LowNov 4, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
One out four children's records reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Policy regarding physical and outdoor activities is missing.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One out four staff training records reviewed has a CPR training that was completed online without hands on skilled based instruction, practice and test.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 23, 1985
DirectorEvelyn Callaway
Phone9566862650
State operation #206120

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.

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 206120 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.