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Evangelistic Temple Learning Center

3011 N Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75803 · Anderson County
Accepts child care subsidies

Evangelistic Temple Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Palestine, TX, licensed for up to 200 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 4 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 8 centers in Palestine and better than 53% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 53%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#7 of 8 centers in Palestine
4High risk
2Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards2
Caregiver conduct2
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 29, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The parents rights information was not in the operational policy and there was not an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2025
MediumFeb 27, 2024InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
The safety straps were not being used in the infant room while children were at the table eating. This was corrected when the caregiver buckled the straps around the children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 17, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR within the required time frame.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighJul 26, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation allows staff members to smoke on the premises.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighJul 21, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - First Aid and CPR §746.3605(b)(2)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. It was observed the caregivers did not provide first aid to a bite injury.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighJul 21, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The afterschool caregivers use inappropriate discipline methods such as exercise.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighJul 21, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show good judgement when she sent pictures of children sharing pacifiers and sleeping in cribs with no sheets to parents.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022Found during an investigationSleep safety
Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib §746.2417(2)(A)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver stated a child was kept in a crib for the majority of the day.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity200 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 18, 2015
DirectorShereece Jogie
Phone9037295437
State operation #1559507

Common questions

Does Evangelistic Temple Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Evangelistic Temple Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Evangelistic Temple Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Evangelistic Temple Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 26, 2022: “No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Evangelistic Temple Learning Center compare with other daycares in Palestine?

It is #7 of 8 centers in Palestine by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 53% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Evangelistic Temple Learning Center last inspected?

Jan 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1559507 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.