St Paul Christian Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Denton, Texas 76201
703 N Elm St, Denton, Texas 76201. (940) 387-6651.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 33 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Denton County: 3
- 7 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 16 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
33 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 490 child care providers in Denton County had 3.
16 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 16, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Policies Comply with Rules, at the inspection on Jun 8, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Dec 4, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on Dec 4, 2025
4 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
33 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 29, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The school age playground did not have the required 9 inches of surfacing.”
Aug 19, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“One child does not have the updated special care needs section in the file.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three children’s files had the parents listed as the emergency contacts.”
Jun 8, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were missing the following items; -(18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity : (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation, (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place, -(20) the parent rights, & -(30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“On the school age playground there are a few wooden planks that are broken.”
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Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
“The required telephone numbers were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the telephone numbers were posted on the parent board.”
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Posting Requirements - List entitled “Current Employees”--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The employee listed that was posted was not updated and current. This was corrected during the inspection with the current list being posted.”
Feb 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation does not have a menu that demonstrates compliance with USDA meal patterns.”
Feb 13, 2026: inspection9 deficiencies
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed using a laptop for personal use while supervising children.”
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Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“2 staff were missing the training in the following content area: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.”
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Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“Cleaning supplies were observed to be within reach of children in two classrooms.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“2 children were missing medication that is required as a part of their food allergy plans. This was corrected at inspection when parents provided medication.”
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Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
“4 staff did not have the required 6 hours of annual training.”
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Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“5 staff did not have annual training in the prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“5 staff were missing annual trainings over required content.”
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Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“5 staff did not have the required 24 hours of training as they were missing remaining topic hours.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The director did not have their personal training records made available.”
Dec 4, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined during a DFPS investigation that the operation did not follow their transition policies which resulted in a child being left unsupervised on the playground.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30 minutes.”
Sep 25, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“It was determined during the investigation that a child was put in a highchair after biting.”
Jun 13, 2025: inspection11 deficiencies
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“3 Caregivers did not have background check submissions and routinely work at the operation.”
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AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“One caregiver is routinely at the operation with an ineligible background check.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were missing the following items: The operational policies were missing: - Procedures for Parental notifications - Discipline and Guidance policies - Suspension and Expulsion procedures - Immunization requirements for children - Hearing and Vision screening requirements - Transportation policy - Water activities policy - Field trips policy - Animals policy - Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity - Procedures for providing and applying insect repellant and sunscreen - Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees”
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Director’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
“Staff were unaware of an official designation of someone being in charge during the director’s absence.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The operation used unlicensed , non-fenced space for outdoor activities for children under the age of 2 years.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual fire inspection had not been conducted since February of 2024.”
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Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
“2 Staff are missing annual training hours.”
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Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
“Caregivers did not have water safety training.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The annual certification for the CPSC form was last updated in 2022.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“3 children did not have health statements on file.”
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Required Personnel Records
“1 Staff is missing the following requirements: - Affidavit - Orientation - Employment Hire Date - Education Qualification”
Jun 12, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance
“The director did not have records available showing her attendance at the operation.”
Jul 17, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not been conducing monthly fire drills.”
5 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 8, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“3 Caregivers did not have the required annual trainings.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“One child’s file did not have a health statement.”
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Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“2 Children’s files did not have physician or medical facility information under authorizied emergency medical care.”
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Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“3 Children’s files did not have their date of admission.”
Sep 29, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“Two employees who transport children did not have the required transportation training.”
All 21 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| May 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Inspection | 11 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 29, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 28, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jun 12, 1987.
- Licensed for ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 66 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 5 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 490 child care providers in Denton County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 33.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| St Paul Christian Learning Center This child care provider | 33 |
| Childrens Place at St Andrew | 1 |
| Cornerstone Cooperative Preschool | 9 |
| New Generation Child Care Center | 5 |
| Wellspring Academy | 5 |
| Treehouse | 1 |
| Little Dove Montessori School | 5 |
| Summer Jones | Not given |
| Tlc Learning Academy | 18 |
| Wild Hearts Community School | 0 |
| Precious Giggles Learning Place LLC | 0 |
| Blossom Academy on the Square | 4 |
| Still Waters Home Learning | 1 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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