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Lifeway Baptist School

12 critical findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 14, 2025.

403 E Sarah St, Cuero, TX 77954 · (361) 799-4001

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings12 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 12 investigations (48 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 14, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2017Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 171 places

Texas HHSC operation #1629395 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Mar 11, 2026 to Mar 11, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026 inspection
2025
Jul 16, 2025 to Nov 5, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 5, 2025 inspection
- Nov 5, 2025 inspection
- Nov 5, 2025 inspection
- Nov 5, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 29, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 29, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 29, 2025 self-reported incident
- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
Jul 14, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During a course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and pulled the child which resulted in an injury.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Jul 14, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During a course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and pulled the child which resulted in an injury.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Jul 14, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During a course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and pulled the child which resulted in an injury.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Jul 14, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During a course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and pulled the child which resulted in an injury.
  Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified Aug 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Apr 16, 2025 to May 20, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- May 20, 2025 inspection
- Apr 16, 2025 inspection
- Apr 16, 2025 inspection
- Apr 16, 2025 inspection
- Apr 16, 2025 inspection
Apr 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Three infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in their cribs and play yards.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
Apr 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Three infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in their cribs and play yards.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Apr 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Three infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in their cribs and play yards.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Apr 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Three infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in their cribs and play yards.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
2024
May 3, 2024 to Sep 30, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 30, 2024 inspection
- Sep 30, 2024 inspection
- Sep 30, 2024 inspection
- Sep 30, 2024 inspection
- Sep 26, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 26, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 26, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 26, 2024 self-reported incident
- May 3, 2024 inspection
- May 3, 2024 inspection
- May 3, 2024 inspection
- May 3, 2024 inspection

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jul 12, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer were accessible to children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
  Six pack n plays had an added foam mattress. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers removed the foam mattress.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Field Trips - Children Identified with Center
  Children arrived from a field trip and their t-shirts did not have the operations telephone number.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3001(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Two diaper changing pads were not non absorbent. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the annual fire inspection.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of ten children files lacked a full address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Jul 12, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer were accessible to children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
  Six pack n plays had an added foam mattress. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers removed the foam mattress.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of ten children files lacked a full address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Field Trips - Children Identified with Center
  Children arrived from a field trip and their t-shirts did not have the operations telephone number.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3001(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the annual fire inspection.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Two diaper changing pads were not non absorbent. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Jul 12, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer were accessible to children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
  Six pack n plays had an added foam mattress. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers removed the foam mattress.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Two diaper changing pads were not non absorbent. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the annual fire inspection.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of ten children files lacked a full address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Field Trips - Children Identified with Center
  Children arrived from a field trip and their t-shirts did not have the operations telephone number.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3001(6).
Jul 12, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer were accessible to children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
  Six pack n plays had an added foam mattress. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers removed the foam mattress.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Two diaper changing pads were not non absorbent. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the annual fire inspection.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2023, verified Jul 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Field Trips - Children Identified with Center
  Children arrived from a field trip and their t-shirts did not have the operations telephone number.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3001(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  One out of ten children files lacked a full address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2023, verified Jul 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
2022
Aug 19, 2022Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The Consumer Report was last reviewed on 9/2019. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the website was reviewed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  No documentation of the following; Fire drills for July Shelter drill and Lockdown
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Aug 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
  Seven of the ten staff files did not have the required training for: SIDS Food Allergy and Administering meds
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  No documentation for the building and grounds for June, and July were available. NOTE: This was corrected when an inspection was conducted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  No documentation of fire extinguisher inspected for the month of June or July. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when fire extinguishers were inspected.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The director and driver has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Aug 19, 2022Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The director and driver has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The Consumer Report was last reviewed on 9/2019. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the website was reviewed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
  Seven of the ten staff files did not have the required training for: SIDS Food Allergy and Administering meds
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  No documentation of the following; Fire drills for July Shelter drill and Lockdown
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Aug 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  No documentation of fire extinguisher inspected for the month of June or July. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when fire extinguishers were inspected.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  No documentation for the building and grounds for June, and July were available. NOTE: This was corrected when an inspection was conducted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Aug 19, 2022Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
  Seven of the ten staff files did not have the required training for: SIDS Food Allergy and Administering meds
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The director and driver has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  No documentation of the following; Fire drills for July Shelter drill and Lockdown
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Aug 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  No documentation for the building and grounds for June, and July were available. NOTE: This was corrected when an inspection was conducted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  No documentation of fire extinguisher inspected for the month of June or July. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when fire extinguishers were inspected.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The Consumer Report was last reviewed on 9/2019. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the website was reviewed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
Aug 19, 2022Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The Consumer Report was last reviewed on 9/2019. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the website was reviewed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  No documentation for the building and grounds for June, and July were available. NOTE: This was corrected when an inspection was conducted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  No documentation of the following; Fire drills for July Shelter drill and Lockdown
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Aug 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  No documentation of fire extinguisher inspected for the month of June or July. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when fire extinguishers were inspected.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
  Seven of the ten staff files did not have the required training for: SIDS Food Allergy and Administering meds
  Corrected Sep 19, 2022, verified Sep 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The director and driver has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).

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