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Verla Dunlap

5704 1ST ST, Lubbock, TX 79416-1404

Operation number:
531856
Type:
Registered Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Lubbock
Capacity:
12
License effective:
August 13, 1997
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8067906635
Email:
jdeedun@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 seven available inspections for Verla Dunlap from January 20, 2023 through August 12, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 31, 2026 and involved staff training.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

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
7

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 6 local median in 79416

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.29
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.27

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.

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver still needs the following required annual topics for training year 8/13/2024-8/13/2025: ?Emergency preparedness ?Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ?Administering medication ?Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ?Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic ?Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
August 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Official code
747.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the primary caregiver had 26 out of 30 annual hours however the following topics still needed are as follows: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development, Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials, Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Official code
747.1309(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 out of 6 children's records reviwed were missing required immunizations.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
747.613(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was found during the inspection that an individual who frequents the operation while children in care are present fingerprints renewal was due by 8/20/2023 and has not been renewed.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
Official code
745.621(b)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The employee list has not been validated since 12/17/2024.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Official code
745.651(2)(B)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation failed to submit annual liability insurance verification by the due date of 08/13/2024.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
747.211(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of five child records reviewed did not have a health statement available for review.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Official code
747.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The fire drill is not current as the last one was documented as conducted on 12/23/2023. Corrected at inspection as a fire drill was conducted during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of one record reviewed did not have this form available for review.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
747.901(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
2 out of five children's records observed did not have the address to the person listed as the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
747.605(6)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that none of the nap mats children use were identifiably labeled.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
747.4303(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that none of the children present had an identifiably labeled place to put their belongings.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
747.4305
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection the last infant feeding schedule was dated 11/01/2024 however it was not signed by the child's parent.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The employee list has not been validated since 06/30/2023.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Official code
745.651(2)(B)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant Feeding Instructions were not maintained for infant in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
747.2321(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity was not written in the operation policy.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
747.501(8)