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St Francis Episcopal School

5001 Hickory Rd, Temple, TX 765024.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
21
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
1991

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About

About St Francis Episcopal School

St Francis Episcopal School is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 18, 1991, for up to 21 children, serving toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

Ages served: toddlers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages two – Kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
21 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 2:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages two – Kindergarten
ApproachFaith-based (Episcopal)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES))
MoreFounded 1971
Licensed capacity21 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Francis Episcopal School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $126 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.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 St Francis Episcopal School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
21 children
Ages
Toddlers
Permit issued
1991
License number
#405368
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “The operation did not have a system for signing children in and out of care. This was corrected at inspection when the director was emailed a sign in and sign out log and the operation began using it immdediately.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child did not have an immunization record on file. This was corrected at inspection when the child's parent emailed the director the child's immunization record and the director placed the record in the child's file.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “An operation allows a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. The person was immediately removed from the facility during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “After a review of children's files, two children enrolled in care did not have immuization records on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021

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 St Francis Episcopal School

Is St Francis Episcopal School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 18, 1991.

When was St Francis Episcopal School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Francis Episcopal School had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 St Francis Episcopal School care for?

21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers.

Does St Francis Episcopal School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St Francis Episcopal School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Francis Episcopal School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 773-3009 to ask.

What is St Francis Episcopal School's phone number?

(254) 773-3009.

Where is St Francis Episcopal School?

5001 Hickory Rd, Temple, TX 76502. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Einstein's Academy, 1.3 miles away.

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