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St Paul Lutheran School

4405 Hospital Dr, Vernon, TX 76384
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
1988

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About St Paul Lutheran School

St Paul Lutheran School is a licensed child care center in Vernon, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 14, 1988, for up to 80 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran), Play-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1912
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Paul Lutheran School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wilbarger County has a median price of $122 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.
Wilbarger County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$130
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$122
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$119
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$105

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 School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1988
License number
#64267
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “Smoke detectors have not been documented that they are tested monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • 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

      “During nap time, a teacher stepped out with a child to go to the bathroom. There was a teacher in the next room available with a half door open.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “An food allergy form was not available for a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Loose fill under the slide and swing sets was less than 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

  3. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “There were three children's records that were missing health statements in their files.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

  5. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation has not completed a fire drill in the last couple of months. The operation has not been checking their carbon monoxide detector monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024

  7. Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 5, 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 School

Is St Paul Lutheran School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 14, 1988.

When was St Paul Lutheran School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Paul Lutheran School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 School care for?

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

Does St Paul Lutheran School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are St Paul Lutheran School's hours?

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

How much does St Paul Lutheran School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 552-6651 to ask.

What is St Paul Lutheran School's phone number?

(940) 552-6651.

Where is St Paul Lutheran School?

4405 Hospital Dr, Vernon, TX 76384. The nearest other daycare we list is Tot City Child Care, 0.5 miles away.

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