Texas records · ANGELINA County · LUFKIN

Kids Cove Early Learning Center, LLC

Licensed Center in LUFKIN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 27, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3741 S US HIGHWAY 69, LUFKIN, TX 75901 1120
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 27, 2023
Operation number: 1763961
Licensed capacity: 170 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,962
Citations recorded	8
Record covers	February 7, 2023 – May 11, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	2
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 650 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 4, 20251 citation recorded1 of 615 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

Four infant feeding instructions were out of date. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.

Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 4, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The fire inspection expired on 11/29/2024. The Director is going to get this done.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 650 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 601 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 26, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High

Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 21, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High

Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 302 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 17, 20232 citations recorded2 of 533 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The operational policies did not contain the information about the Promotion of Physical Activity. The Director is going to correct this.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High

The operational policies did not include the Safe Sleep information. The Director is going to correct this.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 416 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.