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St Matthews CDC

4300 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

St Matthews CDC is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 203 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1992. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (11 of 27). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
8Medium High risk
11Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 30, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Oct 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications11
Records & paperwork5
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication3
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Seven of the required director annual trainings were missing for the most current full year.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025
MediumOct 30, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
The current insurance on file expired 5.2025
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
HighOct 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The current fire inspection at the operation is dated 9.3.24
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
MediumOct 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Three of the reviewed caregiver files had less than the 24 required training hours.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2025
Medium HighOct 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A caregiver did not have a cpr certification.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
MediumOct 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
A caregiver's file had an invalid education certificate.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025
HighOct 28, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver that is provisionally eligible with conditions was alone and responsible for children. The provisional caregiver's class was then combined with an eligible caregiver's class.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
MediumOct 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required §746.1309(b)
Eight staff files were reviewed, and five caregivers did not complete the required six clock hours of training topics.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024
MediumOct 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Eight staff files were reviewed, and Four caregivers are missing the child maltreatment training topics.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024
MediumOct 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Eight staff files were reviewed, and Eight caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024
Medium HighOct 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Eight staff files were reviewed, and five caregivers did not complete shaken baby, safe sleep, and brain development training.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024
HighFeb 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver was observed supervising 8 children in the 3-year-old classroom by herself, even though her background check conditions prohibit her from supervising children alone.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024
MediumFeb 14, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Benefits §746.501(a)(18)(A)
The operation did not have in their operational policy on the benefits of physical activity .
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
Medium HighFeb 14, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5405
The operation did not have an updated gas inspection report, the last inspection was done on 10/7/2021 which expired on 10/7/2023.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2024
HighFeb 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined three children ages 23 months and two 2 years old was left alone in a classroom for disclose amount of time.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
HighFeb 12, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not make a report with in 48 hours. The situation happen on Friday and the operation did not report until Monday. Corrected: When the director and I spoke about the standard and timeline on when and where a report can be make.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 12, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation did not have incident reports for the three children that was placed at risk.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024
MediumFeb 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Five caregivers are missing annual training. One caregiver is missing 6 1/2 hours from training year 3-3-21 to 3-3-22. One caregiver is missing 17 hours for training year 6-4-21 to 6-4-22. One caregiver is missing 7 annual training hours for 8-16-21 to 8-16-22. Two caregivers are missing 24 annual hours for training year 7-19-21 to 7-19-22 and 9-6-21 to 9-6-22.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023
Medium HighFeb 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver did not have update first aid training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
Medium HighFeb 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregivers did not have updated CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
Medium HighFeb 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
In the pre-school classroom four outlets were not covered.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
Medium HighFeb 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Two caregiver did not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023
HighFeb 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a updated fire inspection report the last report date was 11/22/2021.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2023
HighJul 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
It was determined that the new director did not have a background check ran when she started.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2022
MediumMar 1, 2022InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
During review of physical facilities 3 mats were found to have rips and tears. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the mats and replaced them with new mats.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Duriing review of records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have an emergency contact as required by minimum standards.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity203 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 15, 1992
DirectorAna Flores
Phone7136926055
State operation #410532

Common questions

Does St Matthews CDC take infants?

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

What are St Matthews CDC’s hours?

8 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does St Matthews CDC accept child care subsidies?

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

Has St Matthews CDC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 28, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St Matthews CDC compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St Matthews CDC last inspected?

Oct 30, 2025. 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 410532 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.