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Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 1997
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About
About Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Riesel, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 29, 1997, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 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.
Infant
Center$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1997
- License number
- #521839
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing information on daily health checks, procedures for policy changes, and instructions on how to access minimum standards online.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Some of the director's training records for the 2023-2024 training year were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook did not have procedures for infant safe sleep or hearing and vision screenings, a notification to parents that an animal is present at the center, the benefits of physical activity, criteria that the center will use to determine when extreme weather prohibits outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, the center's policy on employee vaccinations, and information about the center being a gang-free zone.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“There was a slide designed for residential use only being used on the playground. This was corrected when the slide was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“There was a burp rag present in a crib where an infant under 12 months old was sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver removed the burp rag from the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
- Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“A caregiver responsible for infants did not have a current training in SIDS.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Is Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 29, 1997.
When was Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 896-7105 to ask.
What is Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(254) 896-7105.
Where is Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center?
264 C R 143, Riesel, TX 76682. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms Pams Child Care, 1.9 miles away.