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Lifeway Baptist School

403 E Sarah St, Cuero, TX 779545.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
171
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2017

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About Lifeway Baptist School

Lifeway Baptist School is a licensed child care center in Cuero, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 3, 2017, for up to 171 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, drop-in care and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-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
171 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based
Daily lifeParents pack food
TransportationTransportation (transportation from student's elementary to LBS)
Licensed capacity171 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lifeway Baptist School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in DeWitt 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.
DeWitt 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 Lifeway Baptist School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
171 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1629395
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During a course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and pulled the child which resulted in an injury.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

  7. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Three infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in their cribs and play yards.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

  10. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 12, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Two diaper changing pads were not non absorbent. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One out of ten children files lacked a full address for the emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation did not have the annual fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer were accessible to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

      “Six pack n plays had an added foam mattress. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers removed the foam mattress.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.3001(6) - Field Trips - Children Identified with Center

      “Children arrived from a field trip and their t-shirts did not have the operations telephone number.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023

  4. Aug 19, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “No documentation of the following; Fire drills for July Shelter drill and Lockdown”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The director and driver has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “No documentation for the building and grounds for June, and July were available. NOTE: This was corrected when an inspection was conducted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics

      “Seven of the ten staff files did not have the required training for: SIDS Food Allergy and Administering meds”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “No documentation of fire extinguisher inspected for the month of June or July. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when fire extinguishers were inspected.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

      “The Consumer Report was last reviewed on 9/2019. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the website was reviewed.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about Lifeway Baptist School

Is Lifeway Baptist School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 3, 2017.

When was Lifeway Baptist School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lifeway Baptist School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Lifeway Baptist School care for?

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

Does Lifeway Baptist School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lifeway Baptist School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lifeway Baptist School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 799-4001 to ask.

What is Lifeway Baptist School's phone number?

(361) 799-4001.

Where is Lifeway Baptist School?

403 E Sarah St, Cuero, TX 77954. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Episcopal School, 0.3 miles away.

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