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St James Episcopal Preschool

156 N Monroe St, La Grange, TX 78945 · Fayette County

St James Episcopal Preschool is a licensed child care center in La Grange, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 1 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in La Grange and better than 77% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 77%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Fewer citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in La Grange
1High risk
0Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
2 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 24, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
HighSep 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection §746.5105
Corrections are needed to pass the fire inspection.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity34 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours08:00 AM-03:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 27, 2002
DirectorLaurie Krupala
Phone9796391346
State operation #809866

Common questions

Does St James Episcopal Preschool take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers and preschoolers, not infants.

What are St James Episcopal Preschool’s hours?

8 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does St James Episcopal Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does St James Episcopal Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St James Episcopal Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes La Grange, is $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has St James Episcopal Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 3, 2025: “Corrections Made to Fire Inspection.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St James Episcopal Preschool compare with other daycares in La Grange?

It is #2 of 5 centers in La Grange by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 77% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St James Episcopal Preschool last inspected?

Aug 24, 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 809866 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.