Texas records · LEE County · GIDDINGS
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Licensed Center in GIDDINGS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 13, 1995
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1580 C R 211, GIDDINGS, TX 78942
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 13, 1995
- Operation number
- 510453
- Licensed capacity
- 62 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 15 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 3 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,049 |
| Citations recorded | 13 |
| Record covers | December 8, 2021 – October 19, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 7 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
An infant was drinking their bottle while laying down on their back in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was removed from the crib and was held to continue feeding.
Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Upon review of video footage, it was observed that four children were present in the classroom without a caregiver present.
Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on February 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on February 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on December 14, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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