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Lifeway Baptist School

403 E Sarah St, Cuero, TX 77954 · Dewitt County

Lifeway Baptist School is a licensed child care center in Cuero, TX, licensed for up to 171 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. 40% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Cuero and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#3 of 5 centers in Cuero
5High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 11 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Sleep safety2
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 14, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
HighApr 4, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
HighApr 4, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Three infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in their cribs and play yards.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
Medium HighJul 12, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Two diaper changing pads were not non absorbent. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 12, 2023InspectionOther standards
Field Trips - Children Identified with Center §746.3001(6)
Children arrived from a field trip and their t-shirts did not have the operations telephone number.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
HighJul 12, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 12, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One out of ten children files lacked a full address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
HighJul 12, 2023InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads §746.2411(2)(A)
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 visit
Medium HighJul 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation did not have the annual fire inspection.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighAug 19, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director and driver has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighAug 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
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 visit
MediumAug 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
No documentation of the following; Fire drills for July Shelter drill and Lockdown
Correction verified Aug 26, 2022
Medium HighAug 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
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 visit
MediumAug 19, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
The Consumer Report was last reviewed on 9/2019. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the website was reviewed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 19, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics §746.1309(f)
Seven of the ten staff files did not have the required training for: SIDS Food Allergy and Administering meds
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity171 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 3, 2017
DirectorLauren Clinton
Phone3617994001
State operation #1629395

Common questions

Does Lifeway Baptist School take infants?

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

What are Lifeway Baptist School’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 Lifeway Baptist School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Lifeway Baptist School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 14, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lifeway Baptist School compare with other daycares in Cuero?

It is #3 of 5 centers in Cuero by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lifeway Baptist School last inspected?

Mar 11, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77954

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 1629395 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.