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St Paul Lutheran Church and School

101 N 3RD ST, Thorndale, TX 76577-8624

Operation number:
531532
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Milam
Capacity:
72
License effective:
February 5, 1998
Hours:
08:00 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5128982711
Email:
ecedirector@stpaulthorndale.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 15 available inspections for St Paul Lutheran Church and School from September 17, 2021 through December 10, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 10, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
15

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 15 local median in Milam County

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.47
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.11

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operations last fire inspection was in October 2024. The operation will contact the fire marshal to schedule a new inspection.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was injured and the parents of the child were not notified of the injury by operation staff.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver pulled a child's leg while the child was on their mat, making the child hit their head on a shelf.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 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)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver laid their arm on a child to get the child to sleep.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
I reviewed 8 children files and found 3 files missing immunization records, 3 files missing health statements and 1 file missing the food allergy emergency plan.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Observed 2 staff files with 24 hours of training but were missing some required trainings to include; 1.Administering medication 2.Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 3.Administering medication 4.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed 2 slides on a playground that did not have any loose fill under or around it to break a childs fall.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)