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St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center

1580 C R 211, Giddings, TX 78942

Operation number:
510453
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Lee
Capacity:
62
License effective:
March 13, 1995
Hours:
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9793662870
Email:
viescae55@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

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 14 available inspections for St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center from December 8, 2021 through August 19, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 8, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from August 5, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 12 local median in Lee County

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.79
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
24%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

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.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A child was sleeping under a uncovered electrical outlet. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a outlet cover on the exposed outlet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There were four children files out of the six that were viewed, that did not have the date of the child's admission. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the director added in those dates to each of the children's files.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not completed in January 2024. A fire drill was completed during the inspection and that children and staff were able to exit in 2 minutes and 41 seconds.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A bathroom that is counted in the operations capacity was being used as storage. I spoke to the director about keeping the restroom usable for the children as it is part of their capacity. The restroom was cleared out. A toddler playground was not being used due to maintanence that was needed on the playground. There was fencing around the AC that was cracked and the toys were knocked over, and the cover for the sanbox was in the sanbox bunched up which could cause a tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
I observed bottles in a refrigerator that were not labled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labled during the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Conditions that were placed on a caregivers background check was not being followed. This was corrected when the caregiver was placed in a different room with another caregiver without conditions. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
One medication was not labeled with the child's name and date brought to the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when the medication was properly labeled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
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Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that the caregivers were not following minimum standards. It is the directors responsibility to ensure caregivers are trained on minimum standards and check for understanding.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the investigation inspection 2 of the diaper changing pads had dirt and debris under them. This was corrected at inspection when the changing pads were cleaned under.
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
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver was leaving children unattended outside while going inside to help children go to the bathroom. It was also found that a child was wondering around the kitchen area without their caregiver. Another caregiver was present in the kitchen but did not acknowledge the child who did not have a caregiver. The child then went down the hall. It was a full minute before the caregiver came into the kitchen area with the class and noticed the child.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
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: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found during the investigation that a caregiver did not use good judgment when leaving children outside without a caregiver to take children to the restroom.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 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)