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St Paul Lutheran Church and School

101 N 3rd St, Thorndale, TX 76577 · Milam County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

St Paul Lutheran Church and School is a licensed child care center in Thorndale, TX, licensed for up to 72 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1998. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (2 of 6). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 9 centers in Milam County and better than 62% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 62%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#3 of 9 centers in Milam County
2High risk
0Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 10, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety1
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operations last fire inspection was in October 2024. The operation will contact the fire marshal to schedule a new inspection.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
MediumApr 25, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep §746.2905(1)
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver laid their arm on a child to get the child to sleep.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
MediumApr 25, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was injured and the parents of the child were not notified of the injury by operation staff.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
HighApr 25, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver pulled a child's leg while the child was on their mat, making the child hit their head on a shelf.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
MediumJun 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Observed 2 staff files with 24 hours of training but were missing some required trainings to include; 1.Administering medication 2.Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 3.Administering medication 4.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Jul 6, 2023
MediumJun 29, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
I reviewed 8 children files and found 3 files missing immunization records, 3 files missing health statements and 1 file missing the food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity72 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 5, 1998
DirectorTiffany Kirkwood
Phone5128982711
State operation #531532

Common questions

Does St Paul Lutheran Church and School take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are St Paul Lutheran Church and School’s hours?

8 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does St Paul Lutheran Church and School accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does St Paul Lutheran Church and School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St Paul Lutheran Church and School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Central Texas area, which includes Thorndale, is $29.80 a day for toddlers, $29.00 a day for 3-year-olds and $27.60 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has St Paul Lutheran Church and School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 10, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St Paul Lutheran Church and School compare with other daycares in Milam County?

It is #3 of 9 centers in Milam County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 62% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St Paul Lutheran Church and School last inspected?

Dec 10, 2025. 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 531532 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.