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Lutheran Social Services of the South,DBA Upbring Head

3008 LE TULLE AVE, Bay City, TX 77414-7043

Operation number:
1596423
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Matagorda
Capacity:
90
License effective:
April 13, 2016
Hours:
07:45 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9793209000
Email:
headstart@upbring.org

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 12 available inspections for Lutheran Social Services of the South,DBA Upbring Head from January 26, 2022 through January 13, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 13, 2026 and involved staff training.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77414

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.19

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
19%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.3

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The second director does not have the correct CPR training. The training did not include the hands on portion of the training with the manikin.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the interviews a child was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes. Note: The caregivers were in a training with supervision during my inspection.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation a weapon was found on the property. Note: The caregiver was immediately removed off of the property, licensing was notified, and the caregiver was terminated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
Official code
746.3707(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two caregivers do not have active eligible background checks. These caregivers were observed in the classroom with direct access to children.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A large active ant pile was observed on the playground near the climbing structure. Pictures were taken for the file.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701