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St Paul Lutheran Church and School

101 N 3rd St, Thorndale, TX 76577
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
1998

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About

About St Paul Lutheran Church and School

St Paul Lutheran Church and School is a licensed child care center in Thorndale, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 1998, for up to 72 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:45 PM.

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.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St Paul Lutheran Church and School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Milam County has a median price of $126 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Milam 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 Paul Lutheran Church and School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1998
License number
#531532
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 1 rule cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 14 visits
  1. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operations last fire inspection was in October 2024. The operation will contact the fire marshal to schedule a new inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

  2. Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver pulled a child's leg while the child was on their mat, making the child hit their head on a shelf.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver laid their arm on a child to get the child to sleep.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was injured and the parents of the child were not notified of the injury by operation staff.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024

  8. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “I reviewed 8 children files and found 3 files missing immunization records, 3 files missing health statements and 1 file missing the food allergy emergency plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Observed 2 staff files with 24 hours of training but were missing some required trainings to include; 1.Administering medication 2.Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 3.Administering medication 4.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2023

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 1, 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 St Paul Lutheran Church and School

Is St Paul Lutheran Church and School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 1998.

When was St Paul Lutheran Church and School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Paul Lutheran Church and School 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 St Paul Lutheran Church and School care for?

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

Does St Paul Lutheran Church and School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St Paul Lutheran Church and School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Paul Lutheran Church and School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 898-2711 to ask.

What is St Paul Lutheran Church and School's phone number?

(512) 898-2711.

Where is St Paul Lutheran Church and School?

101 N 3rd St, Thorndale, TX 76577.

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