St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center
1580 C R 211, Giddings, TX 78942 · Lee County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Elisa Viesca
- Phone
- (979) 366-2870
- Regulated since
- Mar 13, 1995
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 137573 · number 510453
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was drinking their bottle while laying down on their back in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was removed from the crib and was held to continue feeding.
HHSC 746.2419(5) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon review of video footage, it was observed that four children were present in the classroom without a caregiver present.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child was sleeping under a uncovered electrical outlet. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a outlet cover on the exposed outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-08.
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Other
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were four children files out of the six that were viewed, that did not have the date of the child's admission. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the director added in those dates to each of the children's files.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-03.
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Other
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Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Conditions that were placed on a caregivers background check was not being followed. This was corrected when the caregiver was placed in a different room with another caregiver without conditions. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-08. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
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Food & allergies
I observed bottles in a refrigerator that were not labled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labled during the inspection
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A bathroom that is counted in the operations capacity was being used as storage. I spoke to the director about keeping the restroom usable for the children as it is part of their capacity. The restroom was cleared out. A toddler playground was not being used due to maintanence that was needed on the playground. There was fencing around the AC that was cracked and the toys were knocked over, and the cover for the sanbox was in the sanbox bunched up which could cause a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was not completed in January 2024. A fire drill was completed during the inspection and that children and staff were able to exit in 2 minutes and 41 seconds.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One medication was not labeled with the child's name and date brought to the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when the medication was properly labeled.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-15.
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Illness & medication
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation it was found that the caregivers were not following minimum standards. It is the directors responsibility to ensure caregivers are trained on minimum standards and check for understanding.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation inspection 2 of the diaper changing pads had dirt and debris under them. This was corrected at inspection when the changing pads were cleaned under.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Other
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Dec 8, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was found during the investigation that a caregiver did not use good judgment when leaving children outside without a caregiver to take children to the restroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver was leaving children unattended outside while going inside to help children go to the bathroom. It was also found that a child was wondering around the kitchen area without their caregiver. Another caregiver was present in the kitchen but did not acknowledge the child who did not have a caregiver. The child then went down the hall. It was a full minute before the caregiver came into the kitchen area with the class and noticed the child.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Other Serious
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