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Kids Cove Early Learning Center, LLC

3741 S US HIGHWAY 69, Lufkin, TX 75901-1120

Operation number:
1763961
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:
170
License effective:
July 27, 2023
Hours:
06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9366326969
Email:
kidscoveelc@yahoo.com
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 15 available inspections for Kids Cove Early Learning Center, LLC from February 7, 2023 through May 11, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 4, 2025 and involved health or food records.

Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 75901

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.53
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four infant feeding instructions were out of date. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection expired on 11/29/2024. The Director is going to get this done.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policies did not include the Safe Sleep information. The Director is going to correct this.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not contain the information about the Promotion of Physical Activity. The Director is going to correct this.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)