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St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden

234 N GOHMERT, Yorktown, TX 78164

Operation number:
1523721
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dewitt
Capacity:
101
License effective:
April 3, 2014
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3615649444
Email:
thelearninggardenyorktown@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 52 available inspections for St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden from August 26, 2021 through June 4, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved environmental health.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from May 21, 2026 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
52

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

52 total inspections vs 10 local median in Dewitt County

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.54
Local median
0.78

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.64

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Based on information gathered, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation that two children contracted Salmonella.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on information gathered, parents were not timely notified that two children contracted a communicable disease (salmonella).
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Official code
746.307(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A small slide on the playground was broken. Note: The slide was removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on video footage, a caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom leaving the other caregiver over ratio by three children.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies stored under the sink cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved out of the reach of the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2024.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen until the child turned around and they saw the child was bleeding. Their initial responses to the fall were inappropriate.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were observed sleeping in the crib with blankets. Note: The blankets were removed when the inspector entered the room.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies lacked information regarding the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. Note: This was corrected when the director added this to the policy.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers were last serviced January 2022.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to properly document a situation where a child was placed at risk due to ingesting feces.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation failed to communicate to a parent in a timely manner that their child had consumed feces, placing the child at risk of serious health consequences due to the child not receiving medical evaluation.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver demonstrated poor judgment when she dragged a child by their arm several feet while they resisted instead of stopping and picking up the child correctly, resulting in a serious injury to the child's elbow.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered, two children exited the building and were left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute 41 seconds.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of the children involved that their children exited the building unsupervised. This incident occurred around 11am and parents were not notified until pick up time (after 5pm).
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Infant Room and Prek Classroom did not have the current Activity Plan posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the currrent activity plan being posted in both classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One child was napping blocking an emergency exit. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the child being moved to another place.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Children were observed not having their hands washed after coming inside from outdoor play.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infants did not have the monthly feeding schedule complete and available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Caregiver purse was observed sitting on the ground accessible to the children posing a safety hazard. Electrical Cord in the Pre-K Classroom was observed not being secured to the wall posing a safety hazard.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The operation failed to notify licensing within two days that a caregiver tested positive for COVID-19. This was corrected when it was reported to licensing.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they threw children's food away prior to them being done eating, resulting in children being hungry and upset.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered, caregivers are calling or referring to some children by demeaning nicknames, therefore children are not being respected or accepted.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered, a caregiver kicked a child who was in time-out. Another caregiver has forcefully pulled children by their arm.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on information gathered, caregivers are hurrying children to eat during mealtimes and not allowing them to finish their meals.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3319(a)(1) - Meal and Snack Service - Not Hurried
Official code
746.3319(a)(1)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on information gathered, the director is not fulling her responsibilities and addressing concerns or seeking resolution when issues are being brought to her attention.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on information gathered, caregivers are leaving the classroom when they are in ratio to visit with other staff in the office, which in result is leaving one caregiver with too many children.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver left a toddler in a pac-n-play for at least 25 minutes as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)