Texas records · COOKE County · GAINESVILLE

Carol Lamkin

Licensed Child-Care Home in GAINESVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 20, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 495 COUNTY ROAD 397, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240 1055
Operation type: Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 20, 2019
Operation number: 1677650
Licensed capacity: 12 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,050
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	January 12, 2022 – June 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	6
Medium	7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJune 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 16, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 19, 20251 citation recorded1 of 549 standards cited at this visit

747.901(6) - Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

One caregiver was missing 21/24 required training hours.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 494 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 25, 20247 citations recorded7 of 7 standards cited at this visit

747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from VeterinarianRisk level: Medium

An animal in the permit holder's home did not have a health statement at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3213(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor ActivitiesRisk level: Medium High

Caregivers were observed bringing children inside the home from outdoor activities and did not have the children wash their hands.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3701(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in WritingRisk level: Medium

A rabbit was observed in the home in a cage. The permit holder did not notify the parents that the animal was in the home due the animal being temporarily located in the home because of inclement weather.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium

The operation has not met liabilty insurance requirements for five months.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3203(5) - Sanitize Potty-ChairsRisk level: Medium High

Two potty training chairs were observed to contain urine and bodily fluids.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3211(9) - Caregiver Handwashing After Outdoor ActivitiesRisk level: Medium High

Caregivers did not wash their hands after coming into the home for outdoor activities.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

One infant in care did not have admission information.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 22, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder did not use good judgment when they unsecured an animal to feed it near children in care and then did not secure the animal once it was finished eating.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary ConditionsRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child sustained an injury requiring medical attention when they were bitten by a dog while in care at the child care home.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentDecember 22, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of VaccinationsRisk level: Medium High

One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.

Correction verified by the state on January 4, 2024.

InspectionDecember 12, 20232 citations recorded2 of 553 standards cited at this visit

747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of VaccinationsRisk level: Medium High

One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 462 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 969 standards cited at this visit

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