St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center

1580 C R 211, Giddings, TX 78942Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

26 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 8, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center
License number
510453
Location
1580 C R 211, Giddings, TX 78942
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 38.5/100
Inspection record
26 inspections, last inspected January 8, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor38.5 / 100
Health78/100
Safety0/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance10/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

33

Total Violations

Jan 8, 2026

Last Inspection

64

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (33)

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jan 8, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jan 8, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jan 8, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Feb 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Feb 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Feb 3, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Feb 8, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Feb 8, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Feb 8, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Feb 8, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Feb 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Feb 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Feb 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Dec 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Dec 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Dec 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 8, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 8, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 8, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 8, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Dec 8, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 8, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center's safety grade?

St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 38.5 out of 100.

How many violations does St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center have?

St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center has 33 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center last inspected?

St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center was last inspected on January 8, 2026.

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