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State records list 7 cited deficiencies dated April 1, 2025 to March 12, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Lena Pope Early Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-21.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-03-12 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During an investigation it was determined a child under 18 months was grabbed, pulled, and then picked up by one arm as a form of guidance.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-10
2026-03-12 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
During an investigation it was determined food was served after falling on the floor.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-10
2026-02-12 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by parent and health care professional.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-26
2026-03-12 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
During an investigation it was determined food was served after falling on the floor.
2026-03-12 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
During an investigation it was determined a child under 18 months was grabbed, pulled, and then picked up by one arm as a form of guidance.
2026-02-12 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-26. Correction verified: 2026-03-03.
One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by parent and health care professional.
2025-08-26 · 746.4601(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
During an investigation it was determined a two-year-old child was using a bike recommended for ages three to seven years-old. Bike did not have handlebar covers as required by manufacture.
2025-04-01 · 746.3805(b)(1) · Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-15. Correction verified: 2025-04-17.
Medication listed on two food allergy emergency plan were not available at the operation. One medication required on a food allergy emergency plan was observed as expired at time of inspection and not labeled with the date brought to operation.
2025-04-01 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-15. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.
Three out of eight up to date infant feeding instructions were not available for review at time of inspection.
2025-04-01 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-15. Correction verified: 2025-04-17.
Two out of ten employee files did not have a notarized affidavit to review at time of inspection.
2023-05-15 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-31. Correction verified: 2023-06-01.
A caregiver lifted a child off the floor by their hand which resulted in a minor injury to the child's left arm.
2022-09-14 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: 2022-09-14.
The operation failed to report within 48 hours a positive case COVID.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1155308
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.