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ST Paul Christian Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Denton, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 703 N ELM ST, Denton, TX 76201
County: Denton County
Phone: (940) 387-6651
Licensed to serve: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 66 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 55201
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 12, 1987
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 33 citations from these visits (risk level: High 7, Medium High 13, Medium 11, Medium Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from September 29, 2022 to October 16, 2026, newest first: 21 visits and 38 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 29, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The school age playground did not have the required 9 inches of surfacing.
August 19, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2026 · Correction verified: September 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child does not have the updated special care needs section in the file.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2026 · Correction verified: September 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children's files had the parents listed as the emergency contacts.
June 8, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 15, 2026 · Correction verified: June 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
On the school age playground there are a few wooden planks that are broken.
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The employee listed that was posted was not updated and current. This was corrected during the inspection with the current list being posted.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 15, 2026 · Correction verified: June 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies were missing the following items; -(18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity : (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation, (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place, -(20) the parent rights, & -(30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The required telephone numbers were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the telephone numbers were posted on the parent board.
May 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 28, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 26, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 2, 2026 · Correction verified: March 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a menu that demonstrates compliance with USDA meal patterns.
February 13, 2026 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2026 · Correction verified: March 31, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 staff did not have the required 24 hours of training as they were missing remaining topic hours.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 2, 2026 · Correction verified: March 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 staff were missing the training in the following content area: (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). (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 children were missing medication that is required as a part of their food allergy plans. This was corrected at inspection when parents provided medication.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 2, 2026 · Correction verified: March 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 staff were missing annual trainings over required content.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2026 · Correction verified: April 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have their personal training records made available.
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 2, 2026 · Correction verified: March 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 staff did not have the required 6 hours of annual training.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2026 · Correction verified: February 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed using a laptop for personal use while supervising children.
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cleaning supplies were observed to be within reach of children in two classrooms.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 2, 2026 · Correction verified: March 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 staff did not have annual training in the prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
January 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 4, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 8, 2026 · Correction verified: January 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined during a DFPS investigation that the operation did not follow their transition policies which resulted in a child being left unsupervised on the playground.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 8, 2026 · Correction verified: January 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30 minutes.
November 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 25, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined during the investigation that a child was put in a highchair after biting.
June 13, 2025 · Inspection · 11 citations
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver is routinely at the operation with an ineligible background check.
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff were unaware of an official designation of someone being in charge during the director's absence.
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 Caregivers did not have background check submissions and routinely work at the operation.
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation used unlicensed , non-fenced space for outdoor activities for children under the age of 2 years.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual certification for the CPSC form was last updated in 2022.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted since February of 2024.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 children did not have health statements on file.
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 Staff are missing annual training hours.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies were missing the following items: The operational policies were missing: - Procedures for Parental notifications - Discipline and Guidance policies - Suspension and Expulsion procedures - Immunization requirements for children - Hearing and Vision screening requirements - Transportation policy - Water activities policy - Field trips policy - Animals policy - Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity - Procedures for providing and applying insect repellant and sunscreen - Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees
746.1325(b) - Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: June 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers did not have water safety training.
June 12, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2025 · Correction verified: July 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have records available showing her attendance at the operation.
July 17, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2024 · Correction verified: July 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not been conducing monthly fire drills.
May 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 28, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 8, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file did not have a health statement.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2023 · Correction verified: September 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 Caregivers did not have the required annual trainings.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 Children's files did not have physician or medical facility information under authorizied emergency medical care.
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 Children's files did not have their date of admission.
September 29, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2022 · Correction verified: October 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two employees who transport children did not have the required transportation training.
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- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.