St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center
St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 192 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 41% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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1 out off 4 files reviewed was missing an notoraized affidavit .
Five out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing training on abuse/neglect. Two out of ten staff training records are missing food allergy training. One out of ten training records is missing building and physical premises safety training.
Operation's playground has play-structures surrounded by 3-4 inches of rubber mulch.
One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent.
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Physical / Outdoor activities benefits, duration, type, setting and plan during extreme weather. (28) Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.
Ten children's records were reviewed. All files are missing parent right's statement. One files is missing updated immunization records and one file immunization records. Seven files are missing updated special care statement.
Allergy plan for one child's record reviewed was missing the possible symptoms and steps to take during an allergy reaction.
Infant was observed to be wearing around their neck, an Amber teething necklace. Note: Caregiver removed necklace during inspection.
One of the toilets in the 3 year old classroom was out of service. There is a pile of doors leaning against the walls in the restroom that the children have access to.
Employee records were missing training recores on the following topics: Emergency Prepardness,, Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, Communicable Disease, and one record missing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined staff used statements focused on negative behavior when children don't listen or participate in activity as directed by caregiver.
Seven out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings including the following topics: -Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Building and Building Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
Operation playground has structures with a height over 20 inches, there is less than 6 inches of mulch surrounding the structures.
One out of ten children's records reviewed indicates child has a food allergy and there is not a food allergy plan in file.
About this center
Common questions
Does St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center 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 Early Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes McAllen, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 24, 2023: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in McAllen?
It is #20 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 41% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 18, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 222695 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.