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Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool

9806 NE Zac Lentz Pkwy, Victoria, TX 77904
licensed capacity
69
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2023

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About Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool

Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool is a licensed child care center in Victoria, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 1, 2023, for up to 69 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
69 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)
Licensed capacity69 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Victoria County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Victoria County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$109
Home daycare$103

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
69 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1755670
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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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  1. Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

      “One out of six children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of six children's files evaluated lacked a current exemption for immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

  2. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

  6. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 1, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Based on information gathered, a child was briefly left on the playground unsupervised. The caregiver realized the child was missing when she completed her counts when going back into the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

  10. May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Apr 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “One out of two children's files evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023

  2. Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies were not complete.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

      “The emergency preparedness plan lacked information on how the operation would continue to care for the children during an emergency.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool

Is Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 1, 2023.

When was Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.

How many children can Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool care for?

69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 573-0867 to ask.

What is Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool's phone number?

(361) 573-0867.

Where is Grace Lutheran Early Child Center/Preschool?

9806 NE Zac Lentz Pkwy, Victoria, TX 77904.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).