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St James Episcopal Preschool

156 N Monroe St, La Grange, TX 789455.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$189
year first permitted
2002

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About St James Episcopal Preschool

St James Episcopal Preschool is a licensed child care center in La Grange, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 27, 2002, for up to 34 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

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

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedMeals provided

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months - 4 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Full-day 8-3, half-day 8-12”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months - 4 years
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Episcopal Diocese of Texas)
EnrichmentSign language, music, art, reading, gardening
StaffOver 10 years of experience in early childcare education
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
MoreFounded 2000
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St James Episcopal Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Fayette County has a median price of $189 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.
Fayette County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 James Episcopal Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2002
License number
#809866
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One child's file did not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

  2. Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “Corrections are needed to pass the fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

  3. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo 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 St James Episcopal Preschool

Is St James Episcopal Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 27, 2002.

When was St James Episcopal Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St James Episcopal Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 St James Episcopal Preschool care for?

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

Does St James Episcopal Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St James Episcopal Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St James Episcopal Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 639-1346 to ask.

What is St James Episcopal Preschool's phone number?

(979) 639-1346.

Where is St James Episcopal Preschool?

156 N Monroe St, La Grange, TX 78945. The nearest other daycare we list is Mt Calvary Lutheran Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

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