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St. Paul Lutheran Early Learning Center

300 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County

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

Better than 41%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#20 of 55 centers in McAllen
1High risk
7Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 15 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios1
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowFeb 18, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
1 out off 4 files reviewed was missing an notoraized affidavit .
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
MediumMar 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
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.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
Medium HighMar 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation's playground has play-structures surrounded by 3-4 inches of rubber mulch.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
Medium HighMar 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
MediumMar 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Benefits §746.501(a)(18)(A)
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.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2024
MediumMar 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2024
Medium HighMar 24, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Allergy plan for one child's record reviewed was missing the possible symptoms and steps to take during an allergy reaction.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
HighMar 24, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
Infant was observed to be wearing around their neck, an Amber teething necklace. Note: Caregiver removed necklace during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
MediumMar 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023
Medium HighDec 7, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
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.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
MediumApr 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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
Correction verified May 4, 2022
Medium HighApr 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation playground has structures with a height over 20 inches, there is less than 6 inches of mulch surrounding the structures.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2022
Medium HighApr 25, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
One out of ten children's records reviewed indicates child has a food allergy and there is not a food allergy plan in file.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity192 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 20, 1987
DirectorMaria Rodriguez
Phone9566822201
State operation #222695

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.