MLK-183 · Licensed center
St. James Child Development Center Child Inc.
At a glance
- Medium developmental center, licensed for 64 children.
- Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 days a week.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jan 30, 20261 citation
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersMedium High
“The infant's plate was on the floor, with no additional surface during mealtime.”
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
May 28, 20241 citation
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingMedium
“The background employee list was not updated. There was a total of 7 employees that stoped working in the operation for more than 7 days.”
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Jan 10, 20242 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
“Two caregivers were present without background checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers leave.”
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium
“4 staff files were reviewed. 3 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, and emergency preparedness.”
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Jan 8, 20242 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
“The annual sanitation inspection was not available.”
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsMedium
“The operation is doing emergency drills but is not documenting the amount of time the drills are taking to complete. The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2023. The operation does not have documentation showing monthly CO2, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher checks. Maintenance staff is testing fire alarms but there was no documentation during inspection.”
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Mar 25, 20222 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh
“The annual fire inspection was not available.”
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
“The annual sanitation inspection was not available.”
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Feb 25, 20223 citations
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationMedium High
“4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of orientation.”
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredMedium High
“4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.”
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium
“4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials.”
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Feb 7, 20227 citations
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh
“Cleaning supplies and diaper cream were in reach of children in the toddler room. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher moved the cleaning supplies and diaper cream into the closet out of reach.”
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh
“The annual fire inspection was not available.”
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsMedium High
“One child was placed in front of the second exit door of the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child.”
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearMedium High
“Shelter drills for severe weather have not been completed according to documentation provided.”
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
“Fire drills have not been completed according to documentation provided.”
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
“The annual sanitation inspection was not available.”
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearMedium High
“Sheltering drills for lock-down have not been completed according to documentation provided..”
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- February 11, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since February 2022 — all of them cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
There is a violation to this standard.
· February 11, 2026
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Feb 2026 Complaint
Complaint · February 11, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High
There is a violation to this standard.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 30, 2026
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders · Medium High
The infant's plate was on the floor, with no additional surface during mealtime.
Jan 2026 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · January 21, 2026
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups · Medium High
Infants bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with their names
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High
A child drank water from another child's unlabeled sippy cup
May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 28, 2024
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving · Medium
The background employee list was not updated. There was a total of 7 employees that stoped working in the operation for more than 7 days.
May 2024 Complaint
Complaint · May 24, 2024
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children · Medium High
During the course of the investigation, it was found that caregivers has been heard on multiple occasions using foul and aggressive language around children in care.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 10, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
Two caregivers were present without background checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers leave.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
4 staff files were reviewed. 3 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, and emergency preparedness.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 8, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium
The operation is doing emergency drills but is not documenting the amount of time the drills are taking to complete. The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2023. The operation does not have documentation showing monthly CO2, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher checks. Maintenance staff is testing fire alarms but there was no documentation during inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
Mar 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 25, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The annual fire inspection was not available.
Feb 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · February 25, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation · Medium High
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of orientation.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required · Medium High
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
Feb 2022 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · February 7, 2022
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits · Medium High
One child was placed in front of the second exit door of the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year · Medium High
Shelter drills for severe weather have not been completed according to documentation provided.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High
Cleaning supplies and diaper cream were in reach of children in the toddler room. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher moved the cleaning supplies and diaper cream into the closet out of reach.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
Fire drills have not been completed according to documentation provided.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The annual fire inspection was not available.
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year · Medium High
Sheltering drills for lock-down have not been completed according to documentation provided..
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A day here
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 days a week
Meals, updates for parents and schedule
- Meals
- Free daily meals and snacks, made fresh daily with locally sourced whole foods; dietary accommodations available (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Updates for parents
- ReadyRosie family-engagement videos delivered via text message and/or email (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Schedule
- Full-day (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
How they teach
Developmental
“Our whole-child approach ensures that every child— including those with disabilities, learning delays, or mental health needs—receives high-quality early learning and the support necessary to thrive.”
Policies
- Special needs
- Inclusive classrooms with a dedicated Disabilities and Mental Health program (IFSPs/IEPs, speech therapy, evidence-based strategies); 10% of enrollment reserved for children with disabilities (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Details
- Phone
- (512) 451-7361
- Address
- 1941 Webberville Rd, Austin, 78721
- License
- 1597317
- Established
- 1972
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Sources and dates
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All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach childinc.org
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
A day here
- Meals childinc.org
- Updates for parents, Hours childinc.org
- Schedule childinc.org/…/FINAL-Child-Inc.-4-30-25-YEFS.pdf
Policies
- Special needs childinc.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website childinc.org
- Ages they serve, Established childinc.org/…/FINAL-Child-Inc.-4-30-25-YEFS.pdf
Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.