Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 0.45
Lipan Early Learning Center
211 N KICKAPOO ST, Lipan, TX 76462-2429
- Operation number:
- 862391
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hood
- Capacity:
- 85
- License effective:
- January 10, 2007
- Hours:
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2546463350
- Email:
- leldaycare@lipan.net
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Lipan Early Learning Center from August 25, 2021 through September 25, 2025.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 25, 2025 and involved staff training.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 25
- Higher-concern violations
- 18
- Repeated topics
- 3
1 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 10 local median in Hood County
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.68
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Licensing compliance
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 31, 2023November 14, 2023November 20, 2023Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 26, 2024September 25, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 26, 2024September 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
- Official code
- 746.901(9)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1 caregiver did not have proof of pre-service training or proof of pre-service exemption. The same employee also did not have proof of orientation.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregiver did not have proof of annual training for their last 12 months of employment from 7-25-24 to 7-25-25.
- Correction deadline
- November 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
- Official code
- 746.3301(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
- Official code
- 746.2415(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.
- Correction deadline
- February 28, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(7)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
- Official code
- 746.901(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
- Official code
- 746.901(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
- Official code
- 746.901(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregiver who supervises children under 24 months old did not have verifcation of training on file for the following: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome Understanding early childhood brain development.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
- Official code
- 746.1305(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.
- Correction deadline
- January 29, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was alone with 6 children in a classroom while having a provisional background check with a condition that they cannot be left alone with a child or group of children.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.
- Correction deadline
- November 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(4) - Designating Director
- Official code
- 746.201(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review. The director stated that documentation was now being maintained, but that it was not available on-site, as required by the variance.
- Correction deadline
- November 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- November 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
- Official code
- 746.1003(2)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
- Official code
- 746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Two children in care were spanked by a caregiver. The caregiver has also threatened to spank the same two children. The caregiver has also swatted the same two children with a fly swatter to get their attention. The caregiver bit one of those two children as a way to show the child how it felt after the child bit another child. The caregiver forcefully yanked a child up by the arm when the child was crying and not listening to the caregiver's directions.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
- Official code
- 746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
- Official code
- 746.1201(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.
- Correction deadline
- March 31, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 17, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.
- Correction deadline
- April 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One caregivers CPR training was online only.
- Correction deadline
- April 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Four bottles of hand sanitizer were observed within reach of children on a work desk in a room where children were playing. The bottles were relocated to be out of reach during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
- Official code
- 746.3420(5)
No recorded violations in this report