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St Peter Lutheran Preschool

130 Luther Ln, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 · Henderson County
Accepts child care subsidies

St Peter Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Gun Barrel City, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 13). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 22 centers in Henderson County and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#17 of 22 centers in Henderson County
3High risk
4Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
13 citations from 11 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Caregiver conduct2
Background checks1
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 12, 2026InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
While doing a walk through, one classroom was not using the safety straps with children in a bucket table.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
LowMay 12, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
While reviewing personnel files, 4 employees did not have a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
Medium HighJun 13, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 24, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
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.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumApr 18, 2024InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
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.
Correction verified May 15, 2024
Medium HighApr 17, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
HighNov 2, 2023InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operation did not have information regarding inclusive services for special needs in their operational policy.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
MediumNov 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
The operational policy did not include information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium HighNov 2, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available §746.3401(c)(1)
The operation could not provide documentation that a local health department is not avaiable in the area.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2023
Medium HighNov 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
There were 3 children files that did not have addresses for emergency contacts on file.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023
HighJun 21, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
MediumNov 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
During HASA inspection, two training records were unavailable for review.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity80 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 6, 2005
DirectorWhitney Berryhill
Phone9038875077
State operation #850615

Common questions

Does St Peter Lutheran Preschool take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are St Peter Lutheran Preschool’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does St Peter Lutheran Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has St Peter Lutheran Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 24, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St Peter Lutheran Preschool compare with other daycares in Henderson County?

It is #17 of 22 centers in Henderson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St Peter Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

May 26, 2026. No violations were found 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 850615 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.