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Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School

573 N Main St, Giddings, TX 78942 · Lee County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School is a licensed child care center in Giddings, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 10). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 30% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 6 centers in Lee County and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#4 of 6 centers in Lee County
1High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 9 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 2, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant was observed with a bib around the neck while asleep in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the bib was removed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJun 2, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
2 out of the 6 staff files reviewed were missing notarized affidavit forms.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighSep 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
There was a diaper changing mat that was observed to be torn.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2025
Medium HighAug 11, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Based on information gathered, an employee was using a cell phone while caring for children.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023
Medium HighAug 11, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
A caregiver in the infant room did not have pre-service training in the following topics: (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) and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2023
Medium HighSep 27, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
The youngest child in the room was 11 months and the oldest child was 5 leaving more than an 18 month age gap.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
MediumSep 27, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing §746.1615
Children under 18 months were grouped with older children during the opening time of the operation.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
MediumJan 14, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The feeding instruction for 5 infants were not up to date as January 2022. One of the 5 feeding instructions was last updated in October 2021. Three of the 5 feeding instructions were last updated in November 2021. One of the 5 feeding instructions was last updated in December 2021.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2022
Medium HighJan 14, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
There were several packets of breastmilk stored for one infant and all packets were not individually labled with the child's first name, last initial as required. *This was corrected at inspection when the packets were labeled correctly and stored.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 4, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation was made aware that a child was seen by a doctor after an incident that occurred while in care on 12/16/2021. The operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulations (Licensing).
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity80 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 23, 2005
DirectorKimberly Walther
Phone9795421015
State operation #844168

Common questions

Does Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School take infants?

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

What are Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day 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 Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Giddings, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 2, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School compare with other daycares in Lee County?

It is #4 of 6 centers in Lee County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School last inspected?

Jun 2, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 844168 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.