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St. John Lutheran Parochial Day Care

594 S CENTER ST, Marion, TX 78124-5040

Operation number:
112978
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Guadalupe
Capacity:
169
License effective:
April 23, 1986
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8304759010
Email:
stjohndaycare@att.net
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. John Lutheran Parochial Day Care from December 9, 2021 through April 2, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
15

2 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

15 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Guadalupe County

Compared to 50 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.73
Local median
0.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.16

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.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire drill was not filled out for the past month.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat had a few areas torn exposing the padding. This was corrected when the director found another mat.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no playground maintenance checklist available for review.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
All the infant teachers had expired SIDS training.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At the time of inspection the plastic bags holding extra clothes in the 12 to 18 month old classroom were accessible to the children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bags and placed them out of the reach of children. There was sunscreen and repellent cans accessible to the children in the two year old classroom. This was corrected when the sunscreens and repellent were placed out of the reach of children.
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
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of inspection one caregiver was in direct care of a group of children without First Aid certification.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
At the time of inspection, three medications were accessible to the children in care. This was corrected when the medication was removed from the classroom and placed in the office.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3807(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant feeding schedule was expired.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information gathered one caregiver in the center was using the broom that is used on the floor to sweep the table tops after meals.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
746.3407(11)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information gathered the caregivers do not always wash the children's hands after diaper changes.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Based on the information gathered the center staff failed to report the communicable illnesses within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2022
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)