St Peter Lutheran Preschool
130 LUTHER LN, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 · Henderson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Whitney Berryhill
- Phone
- (903) 887-5077
- Regulated since
- Dec 6, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 275255 · number 850615
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel files, 4 employees did not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Other
While doing a walk through, one classroom was not using the safety straps with children in a bucket table.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
While doing a walkthrough, 1 class was observed serving snack directly on the table. This was corrected when CCR asked them to put the snack on a napkin.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. Two caregivers admitted to placing a child in a restrictive device for discipline purposes.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
While doing a walkthrough, one class was sitting in a bucket table with 6 children not straped in. This was corrected when CCR asked the caregivers to buckle the children and they did.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
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Other
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Apr 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was an employee present in the operation with a group of 7 children age 2-3 that did not have an eligible background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was sent home.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation could not provide documentation that a local health department is not avaiable in the area.
HHSC 746.3401(c)(1) — Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy did not include information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
HHSC 746.501(a)(28) — Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have information regarding inclusive services for special needs in their operational policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
There were 3 children files that did not have addresses for emergency contacts on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. Video evidence shows that a caregiver pulled two children by their arms to move them to a different location. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During HASA inspection, two training records were unavailable for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2022-12-13.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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