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Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head

3008 Le Tulle Ave, Bay City, TX 774144.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2016
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About Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head

Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head is a licensed child care center in Bay City, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 13, 2016, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Matagorda County has a median price of $185 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.
Matagorda County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1596423
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “The second director does not have the correct CPR training. The training did not include the hands on portion of the training with the manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

  2. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 22, 2024Visit1 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 the information obtained during the interviews a child was left unsupervised for approximately 8 minutes. Note: The caregivers were in a training with supervision during my inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024

  7. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 14, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation a weapon was found on the property. Note: The caregiver was immediately removed off of the property, licensing was notified, and the caregiver was terminated.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Two caregivers do not have active eligible background checks. These caregivers were observed in the classroom with direct access to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A large active ant pile was observed on the playground near the climbing structure. Pictures were taken for the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2023

  2. Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head

Is Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 13, 2016.

When was Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 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 Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 320-9000 to ask.

What is Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head's phone number?

(979) 320-9000.

Where is Lutheran Social Services of the South, DBA Upbring Head?

3008 Le Tulle Ave, Bay City, TX 77414. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Care - Bay City, 0.7 miles away.

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