Zion Lutheran Church Children's Center
600 Barnett St, Kerrville, TX
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Childrens Corner First Presbyterian is a licensed child care center in Kerrville, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 20, 1986, for up to 163 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $315 to $793.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (First Presbyterian Church) |
| Curriculum | Strategic Learning |
| Enrichment | Chapel, music and movement, the library, P.E. |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | $50.00 Sibling Break |
| Licensed capacity | 163 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Childrens Corner First Presbyterian lists monthly tuition from $315 to $793. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kerr County has a median price of $171 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School | $315 |
| Nursery 1 and Nursery 2 | $793 |
| Pre-K 1 & 2; Kinder Readiness | $698 |
| Summer Camp Registration Fee | $50 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $100 |
| Summer Camp | $650 a month |
State record
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 22 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The training certificate that was provided did not meet the requirements for first aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not have a current first aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.4501(a) - Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size
“During the course of the investigation, it was observed that a child wearing an oversized tshirt had the shirt pulled over the back of the chair they were sitting on to keep them secured in the seat.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to complete an incident report after a child received an injury while in care that required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
“There was a black storage container on the larger playground with a lid that was not secured to prevent accidental closure.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“Emergency drills have not been documented for 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“Upon review of the operation's emergency preparedness plan it was missing information on how children who were non-mobile will be evacuated, the evacuation location if children and staff can not return to the operation, and how continuity of care will be maintained at the relocation site.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Two medictions stored at the operation did not contain the original prescription for the medication.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“An over the counter medication kept at the operation for a child enrolled expired 11/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“Two classrooms did not have current activity plans posted. The last posted plan was dated 8/5.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“One out of ten staff training files evaluated did not have documentation that a caregiver without 2 yrs prior work experience completed the first 8 hours of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The most recent fire inspection report was not available for inspection. The last recorded inspection was held 8/15/23.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“The operation failed to provide a incident report or information regarding an injury a child received while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The slide on the climbing unit continues to be roped off and has not been repaired or replaced. Exposed tree roots have not been removed or covered from the playground. NOTE: This is a recite. Documentation was provided that the operation is in the process of purchasing a replacement slide with the playground vendor.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review. The last recorded inspection was conducted on 1/10/23.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The slide on the climbing unit is currently taped off at the top and bottom of the slide. The bottom of the slide has two broken areas where children can be injured or clothing could potentially get caught on. There are also numerous tree roots exposed on the larger playground that can cause a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A television in the dramatic play area was at the children's level and not anchored to avoid possibly being pulled down off the shelf.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A caregivers purse was out on the floor next to a sleeping child. NOTE: The caregiver placed their purse in a cabinet during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“7 out of 10 caregivers had not completed training in the following topics for the anniversary years evaluated: emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (this requirement was previously an optional topic); administering medication; preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; building and physical premises safety; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed using their personal tablet while supervising children during nap time. NOTE: Caregiver put tablet away during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“2 out of 10 staff did not have a current 1st Aid certificate on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“2 out of 10 caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“1 out of 2 missing health statements had not been obtained containing a doctor signature after the child had been in attendance for 12 months. Note: This is a recite.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“2 out of 10 child files evaluated did not have a health statement signed by a doctor after being in attendance for 12 months. Note: This is a recite.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation ordered takeout food to serve the children for lunch when the cook was absent and did not include additional food components in order to follow the USDA meal patterns.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The operation did not keep record of food substitutions to their weekly planned menus.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 10 child files evaluated was missing updated vaccination records for a child who was 16 mos of age. The child was missing their MMR & Varicella vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A church member had direct access to children ages 13-16 months of age without an eligibility letter on file. NOTE: A background check was submitted through the operation's portal during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“2 out of 10 child files evaluated did not have a health statement signed by a doctor after being in attendance for 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation ordered takeout food to serve the children for lunch when the cook was absent and did not include additional food components in order to follow the USDA meal patterns.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The operation did not keep record of food substitutions to their weekly planned menus.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 10 child files evaluated was missing updated vaccination records for a child who was 16 mos of age. The child was missing their MMR & Varicella vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A church member had direct access to children ages 13-16 months of age without an eligibility letter on file. NOTE: A background check was submitted through the operation's portal during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“2 out of 10 child files evaluated did not have a health statement signed by a doctor after being in attendance for 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to notify Licensing that a child was potentially placed at risk of injury when bleach water was accidentally sprayed on the child's hair.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning bottles were not properly labeled with the contents contained and as a result, bleach water was sprayed on a child's hair.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
“The incident report was not signed by a management person at the operation until 7 days after the incident report was completed.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“3 out 10 child files reviewed for immunization records were missing updated immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant, 8 months of age, was observed sleeping in their crib with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver in the infant room was present and in direct care of the children without an eligibility letter on file. NOTE: The caregiver was removed from the operation and a background check will be submitted by the director.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two infants were observed sleeping in a swing. When caregivers were asked how long the infants had been sleeping in the swings, it was said to be 10 minutes. NOTE: Caregivers moved the children to their assigned cribs.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Two Prek classrooms were observed not having adequate lighting to allow caregivers to see the children while sleeping from the opposite side of the room. NOTE: Caregivers opened a window blind to allow natural light to come into the room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver in the infant room was present and in direct care of the children without an eligibility letter on file. NOTE: The caregiver was removed from the operation and a background check will be submitted by the director.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“The operation did not notify a parent that their child received a minor injury received while in care during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing a health statement from a physician after being in attendance for 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 20, 1986.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 17 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
163, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $315 to $793, as it lists it.
(830) 257-2088.
800 Jefferson St, Kerrville, TX 78028. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Peter's Episcopal School, 0.2 miles away.