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Storybook Hollow Childcare and Learning Center

607 S CHESTNUT ST, Lufkin, TX 75901-4969

Operation number:
1547761
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Angelina
Capacity:
67
License effective:
September 8, 2014
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9366321543
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Storybook Hollow Childcare and Learning Center from January 25, 2022 through July 21, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 30, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Four later inspections, from October 13, 2025 through July 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 75901

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.38
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
46%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
46%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.31

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were two play structures on the playground that did not have the required amount of loose fill.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were two groups of children on the playground. One group was nine 2-3 year olds with one caregiver and the other group was eight 12-24 mo olds with a SAG of 24mos with one caregiver. The caregiver of the 2-3 year olds left the playground and went to the bathroom, leaving the outdoor groups combined and out of ratio. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning to the playground.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a trash can in each bathroom without lids. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the trash cans with lids.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The Diaper Changing mat in the 2 year old room had a tear. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There were caregivers that did not know the correct sanitizing procedures.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
746.3407(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Fire Inspection expired. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver placed an infant on the changing table and turned her body away, no longer looking at the in infant. The infant rolled off the changing table.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver in charge of a group of children used her personal cell phone to video a child to send the video to a person who was not present at the operation.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver present and in charge of a group of a group of children did not have current CPR and First Aid training.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver placed an infant child on a changing table and did not keep her hand on the child to reduce the risk of rolling/falling from the changing table. This allowed the child to fall from the changing table without any intervention from the caregiver.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(2)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were a few tears in the diaper changing mat in the toddler room. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by covering the tears with duct tape and will replacing the mat tomorrow.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection expired one 8-23-23. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was a person caring for children who did not have a background check submitted. The Director corrected this by having the person leave and is entering her background check.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was a piece of climbing equipment that did not have the required amout of loose fill. The Director is going to correct this by getting more loose fill and upping supervision until the lose fill is installed.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There were two clasrooms seen during the walk through were children were watching a cartoon during breakfast. The caregviers corrected this at the time of the inspection by turning off the televisions.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in the two year old room had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two bottles in the infant room were not labeled. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by labeling the bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)