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St Paul Christian Learning Academy

201 Veteran Dr, Columbus, TX 78934 · Colorado County
Accepts child care subsidies

St Paul Christian Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Columbus, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1993. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 10 centers in Colorado County and better than 24% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 24%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#8 of 10 centers in Colorado County
2High risk
4Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Health & medication2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 20, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have the most current immunization record on file at the operation.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
MediumAug 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
2 children did not have the most recent immunization documentation on file at the operation.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
HighAug 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility. She was removed from the classroom and placed in the office upon notification.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
2 sections of the plastic barrier used to hold loose-fill are broken, exposing sharp edges and presenting a risk to children.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
MediumAug 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Annual abuse/neglect training was not made available for review for one caregiver.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
Medium HighAug 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
First aid training was not on record for the infant caregiver employed since 03.01.22.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
Medium HighAug 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
CPR training was not on record for the infant caregiver employed since 03.01.22.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
MediumAug 11, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
Medical treatment authorization, immunizations and a preschool health statement is not record for one child enrolled since 07.18.22.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2022
Medium HighAug 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
Annual training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, early childhood brain development, abuse/neglect and transportation was not completed by the director.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2022
MediumAug 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The physical activity policy was not made available for review.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
HighAug 23, 2021Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An infant was placed in a crib with a pacifier clip attached to a bib.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 27, 1993
DirectorDestinee Mason
Phone9797326183
State operation #221015

Common questions

Does St Paul Christian Learning Academy take infants?

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

What are St Paul Christian Learning Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does St Paul Christian Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does St Paul Christian Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St Paul Christian Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Columbus, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has St Paul Christian Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 3, 2023: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St Paul Christian Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Colorado County?

It is #8 of 10 centers in Colorado County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 24% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St Paul Christian Learning Academy last inspected?

Jan 20, 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 221015 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.