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Lipan Early Learning Center

Licensed Center in LIPAN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 10, 2007

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
211 N KICKAPOO ST, LIPAN, TX 76462 2429
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 10, 2007
Operation number
862391
Licensed capacity
85 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits3,781
Citations recorded26
Record coversMay 11, 2022 – August 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High13
Medium7
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 639 standards cited at this visit
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium
Annual training was not current for the required topics in standard 746.1311(e).

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026.

InspectionSeptember 25, 20253 citations recorded3 of 634 standards cited at this visit
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium
3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2025.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on November 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on November 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 19, 20242 citations recorded2 of 640 standards cited at this visit
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsRisk level: Medium High
Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby WalkersRisk level: Medium High
A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentFebruary 27, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling PersonRisk level: Medium High
The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 26, 20247 citations recorded7 of 624 standards cited at this visit
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium
One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024.

746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect trainingRisk level: Medium
Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 MonthsRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low
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 verified by the state on February 8, 2024.

746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesRisk level: Medium
Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2024.

InspectionNovember 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentNovember 20, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High
The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.

Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 14, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on November 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 31, 20235 citations recorded5 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High
A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.

Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium
The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.

Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on November 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenRisk level: High
A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.

Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 31, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 24, 20233 citations recorded3 of 634 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High
One caregivers CPR training was online only.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2023.

InspectionMay 11, 20221 citation recorded1 of 584 standards cited at this visit
746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in UseRisk level: Medium High
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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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