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St Paul Lutheran School

8 critical, 12 serious, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 8, 2026.

4405 Hospital Dr, Vernon, TX 76384 · (940) 552-6651

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At a glance

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

Critical findings8 critical, 12 serious, 4 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 8, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1988Full Permit

Practical8a–5pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · 80 places

Texas HHSC operation #64267 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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
Feb 5, 2026 to Feb 5, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
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Jan 8, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke Detectors Testing
  Smoke detectors have not been documented that they are tested monthly.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  An food allergy form was not available for a child.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke Detectors Testing
  Smoke detectors have not been documented that they are tested monthly.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  An food allergy form was not available for a child.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke Detectors Testing
  Smoke detectors have not been documented that they are tested monthly.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  An food allergy form was not available for a child.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke Detectors Testing
  Smoke detectors have not been documented that they are tested monthly.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Feb 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  An food allergy form was not available for a child.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified Jan 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
2025
Mar 4, 2025 to Mar 4, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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Jan 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  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.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Jan 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  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.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Jan 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  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.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Jan 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  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.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
2024
Feb 12, 2024 to Feb 12, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 12, 2024 inspection
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Feb 1, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2024, verified Feb 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Feb 1, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2024, verified Feb 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Feb 1, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2024, verified Feb 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Feb 1, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2024, verified Feb 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 2, 2023 to Mar 2, 20234 inspections
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2022
Apr 5, 2022 to Apr 5, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Apr 5, 2022 inspection
- Apr 5, 2022 inspection
- Apr 5, 2022 inspection

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Toddler–School · 80 places8 crit·12 ser·4 min
Ark and Olive Academy
Infant–School · 47 places12 crit·24 ser·4 min
Mcbrides Daycare
Infant–School · 45 placesClear
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