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Trinity Lutheran Preschool

1530 E Washington Ave, Navasota, TX 77868 · Grimes County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Trinity Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Navasota, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1998. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 3 of them high-risk. 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Navasota and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 42%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#7 of 9 centers in Navasota
3High risk
1Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Caregiver conduct1
Child protection1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 1, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play §746.2805(9)
Based on the evidence obtained, there is sufficient evidence of caregivers communicating to children that access to outdoor play can be withheld.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2026
Medium HighJun 1, 2026Found during an investigationChild protection
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report §746.201(5)
Based on the evidence obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not report suspected abuse to Child Care Regulation as required.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2026
MediumNov 4, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
There were 3 children observed sitting in a bucket seat without safety straps installed. This was corrected at inspection when the safety straps were installed.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 4, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The infant safe sleep information was missing from the operational policy handbook.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
MediumNov 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
There was a bottle of antiseptic solution present in the first aid kit with an expiration date of 01/2021. This was corrected when the expired solution was removed from the kit and new solution was added.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
During a walk through an infant was seen in an pack n play sleeping with a bib on. This was fixed during the inspection when the infant woke up.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
MediumMar 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
As of 3/10/2022, the operation has failed to verify eligibility for 2 pending background checks submitted on January 20, 2022 and February 15, 2022.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 23, 1998
DirectorGwendolyn Lamascus
Phone9368259244
State operation #531458

Common questions

Does Trinity Lutheran Preschool take infants?

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

What are Trinity Lutheran Preschool’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Trinity Lutheran Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Trinity Lutheran Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Trinity Lutheran Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Brazos Valley area, which includes Navasota, is $35.40 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Trinity Lutheran Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 1, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Trinity Lutheran Preschool compare with other daycares in Navasota?

It is #7 of 9 centers in Navasota by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Trinity Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Jul 2, 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 531458 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.