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St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden

234 N Gohmert, Yorktown, TX 781643.9· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2014

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About

About St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden

St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden is a licensed child care center in Yorktown, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 3, 2014, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 9 years
Ask when you call: rates and current openings.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 9 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (St. Paul Lutheran Church)
CurriculumFrog Street Curriculum
Staff-to-child ratioInfant Care (6 weeks-12 months) 1:4
StaffWell trained, caring teachers and classroom aides
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Begin toilet training when children show signs of being ready
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (MyProcare)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Texas School Ready), Texas Rising Star (4-Star)
MoreFounded 2013
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in DeWitt County has a median price of $124 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.
DeWitt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$109
Home daycare$103

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 YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
101 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1523721
See the state's record

Summary

28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 28 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Based on information gathered, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation that two children contracted Salmonella.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      “Based on information gathered, parents were not timely notified that two children contracted a communicable disease (salmonella).”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

  6. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 39 earlier visits
  1. Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A small slide on the playground was broken. Note: The slide was removed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Based on video footage, a caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom leaving the other caregiver over ratio by three children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

  5. Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Two classrooms had cleaning supplies stored under the sink cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved out of the reach of the children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

  9. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. May 30, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen until the child turned around and they saw the child was bleeding. Their initial responses to the fall were inappropriate.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024

  14. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Two infants were observed sleeping in the crib with blankets. Note: The blankets were removed when the inspector entered the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

  17. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Oct 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      “The operational policies lacked information regarding the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. Note: This was corrected when the director added this to the policy.”

      Corrected during the visit

  20. Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Aug 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Feb 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguishers were last serviced January 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

  29. Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Oct 10, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to properly document a situation where a child was placed at risk due to ingesting feces.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver demonstrated poor judgment when she dragged a child by their arm several feet while they resisted instead of stopping and picking up the child correctly, resulting in a serious injury to the child's elbow.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “The operation failed to communicate to a parent in a timely manner that their child had consumed feces, placing the child at risk of serious health consequences due to the child not receiving medical evaluation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022

  31. Oct 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  32. Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Aug 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  34. May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Mar 30, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on information gathered, two children exited the building and were left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute 41 seconds.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “The operation failed to timely notify the parents of the children involved that their children exited the building unsupervised. This incident occurred around 11am and parents were not notified until pick up time (after 5pm).”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022

  37. Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Feb 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “One child was napping blocking an emergency exit. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the child being moved to another place.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “Infant Room and Prek Classroom did not have the current Activity Plan posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the currrent activity plan being posted in both classrooms.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden

Is St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 3, 2014.

When was St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden care for?

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

Does St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 564-9444 to ask.

What is St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden's phone number?

(361) 564-9444.

Where is St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden?

234 N Gohmert, Yorktown, TX 78164. The nearest other daycare we list is Lolly's House, 14.6 miles away.

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