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Early Childhood Lab

2428 RAGUET ST., Nacogdoches, TX 75962-0001

Operation number:
1027486
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Nacogdoches
Capacity:
252
License effective:
August 30, 2009
Hours:
07:10 AM-05:20 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9364684006
Email:
echladmin@sfasu.edu

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 Early Childhood Lab from September 26, 2021 through March 24, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 31, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Two later inspections, from August 4, 2025 through March 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 14 local median in Nacogdoches

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.13
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
13%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver utilized corporal punishment in response to a child's behavior during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregiver responsible was terminated for her actions. The director has required all remaining operation staff to take refresher trainings on positive guidance/discipline along with reviewing the operation's formal disciplinary policies which do not allow the use of corporal punishment in any form.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left on the playground for 2-3 minutes unsupervised.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)