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ST Paul Christian Learning Center

Licensed child care center

703 N Elm St
Denton, TX 76201

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-55201-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Denton, TX
Record Period
2022–2026
Source Documents
22
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 21 licensing visits from September 2022 to October 2026, HHSC cited 38 deficiencies at ST Paul Christian Learning Center; 38 have a recorded correction.

Visits
21
2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
38
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
38
Of 38 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
5
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 1 deficiency across 1 visit120221 visit2023: 4 deficiencies across 1 visit420231 visit2024: 1 deficiency across 3 visits120243 visits2025: 15 deficiencies across 6 visits; of which, high risk: 61520256 visits2026: 17 deficiencies across 10 visits; of which, high risk: 1172026*10 visits2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 1 deficiency across 1 visit120221 visit2023: 4 deficiencies across 1 visit420231 visit2024: 1 deficiency across 3 visits120243 visits2025: 15 deficiencies across 6 visits; of which, high risk: 61520256 visits2026: 17 deficiencies across 10 visits; of which, high risk: 1172026*10 visits

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
2022110
2023140
2024310
20256156
202610171

What the Record Shows

  • 38 of 38 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • 5 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, October 16, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036617

  2. 2026

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.4907(a)(2)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Medium-high riskCorrected Oct 16, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036616

  3. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 26, 2026
    • 746.605(12)Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 26, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036615

  4. 2026

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.401(9)Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameMedium-low riskCorrected Jun 8, 2026
    • 746.401(8)Posting Requirements - Telephone NumbersMedium-low riskCorrected Jun 8, 2026
    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 15, 2026
    • 746.201(1)Policies Comply with RulesHigh riskCorrected Jun 15, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036614

  5. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036613

  6. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036612

  7. 2026

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193909

  8. 2026

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.3301(b)Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 2, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036611

  9. 2026

    Inspection

    9 deficiencies

    • 746.1309(f)Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topicsMedium riskCorrected Mar 31, 2026
    • 746.1309(b)Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training requiredMedium riskCorrected Mar 2, 2026
    • 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 13, 2026
    • 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Feb 28, 2026
    • 746.3407(13)Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 13, 2026
    • 746.1309(d)Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 2, 2026
    • 746.1309(c)Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentMedium riskCorrected Mar 2, 2026
    • 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Mar 2, 2026
    • 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 13, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036610

  10. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036609

  11. 2025

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Jan 8, 2026
    • 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 activityHigh riskCorrected Jan 8, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193908

  12. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036608

  13. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036607

  14. 2025

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2805(8)Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outHigh riskCorrected Oct 21, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193907

  15. 2025

    Inspection

    11 deficiencies

    • 746.4305Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2025
    • 746.1325(b)Documented annual training - Specific to water safetyMedium riskCorrected Jun 20, 2025
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Jun 20, 2025
    • 745.635(2)AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letterHigh riskCorrected Jun 13, 2025
    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Jun 20, 2025
    • 746.201(1)Policies Comply with RulesHigh riskCorrected Jun 20, 2025
    • 745.621(a)(7)AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605High riskCorrected Jun 13, 2025
    • 746.1013(a)(1)Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in ChargeMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2025
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Jun 20, 2025
    • 746.1309(b)Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training requiredMedium riskCorrected Jun 27, 2025
    • 746.5101(b)Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 20, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036606

  16. 2025

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected Jul 18, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193906

  17. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.5205(1)Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 19, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036605

  18. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036604

  19. 2024

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905193905

  20. 2023

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.605(3)Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionMedium-low riskCorrected Aug 11, 2023
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Aug 11, 2023
    • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Aug 11, 2023
    • 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Aug 31, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036603

  21. 2022

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1301(7)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 7, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905036602

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Citation 746.1309(b), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1309(b) in June 2025 and February 2026. The agency describes it this way: Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222324242425252525252526262626262626262626746.1309(b) across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1309(e) in August 2023 and February 2026. The agency describes it this way: Documented Annual Training- Required Content. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222324242425252525252526262626262626262626746.1309(e) across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Policies Comply with Rules, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.201(1) in June 2025 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Policies Comply with Rules. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222324242425252525252526262626262626262626746.201(1) across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Children's Records - Health Statement, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(3) in August 2023 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Health Statement. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222324242425252525252526262626262626262626746.603(a)(3) across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.1309(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1309(b): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.1309(e) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 746.201(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Policies Comply with Rules: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  4. 04

    What changed after 746.603(a)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Records - Health Statement: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  5. 05

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  6. 06

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 55201

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036602

    Visit Sep 29, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036603

    Visit Aug 8, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193905

    Visit May 28, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036604

    Visit May 29, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036605

    Visit Jul 17, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193906

    Visit Jun 12, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036606

    Visit Jun 13, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193907

    Visit Sep 25, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036607

    Visit Sep 29, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036608

    Visit Nov 4, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193908

    Visit Dec 4, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036609

    Visit Jan 9, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036610

    Visit Feb 13, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036611

    Visit Feb 26, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905193909

    Visit Apr 28, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036612

    Visit Apr 30, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036613

    Visit May 19, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036614

    Visit Jun 8, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036615

    Visit Aug 19, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036616

    Visit Sep 29, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905036617

    Visit Oct 16, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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