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Jacksonville Early Learning Center

530 CANADA ST, Jacksonville, TX 75766-2620

Operation number:
1821659
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Cherokee
Capacity:
68
License effective:
October 17, 2025
Hours:
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9032841771
Email:
jacksonvilletx.elc@gmail.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 10 available inspections for Jacksonville Early Learning Center from September 5, 2025 through July 13, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 13, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 19 local median in Cherokee County

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.7
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.33

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.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a review of their fire drills, it was observed a drill has not been conducted since March 2026. This was brought to the director's attention and one was conducted while licensing was present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an infant sleeping in a restrictive device without an exemption form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During a walk through of the building, it was observed two infants sleeping with their bottles in their crib. This was quickly corrected by the caregivers in the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During a walkthrough of the building an 8 month old was observed being supervised with the 2 year olds.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During a walk through of the building, it was observed the infant classroom out of ratio with 1 caregiver to 5 students.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is sufficient evidence that the operation did not keep track of their medication records.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(9) - Children's Records - Medication Records
Official code
746.603(a)(9)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There is sufficient evidence that the operation double dosed a child medication who is no longer in care.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Official code
746.3805(a)(1)