Pineland Early Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Pineland / Sabine / 75968
Street address: 202 Boyd St
Phone: (409) 584-2915
Capacity: 100
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 2, 1994
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 10, 2026.

The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated August 13, 2025 to March 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 9 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 9 cited deficiencies for Pineland Early Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-10.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	3
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-03-10 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

Children's Records - Health Statement

One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement. The child has been in care since August 2024.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-17

2026-03-10 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

One child's record was lacking a current immunization record.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-17

2025-08-13 · 746.3505(a) · Medium High

Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed

Camera footage revealed infant caregivers were not consistently washing hands after diaper changes, and a caregiver admitted to inconsistent hand-washing practices as well.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-08

Full citation history from HHSC (9)

2026-03-10 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-17. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
One child's record was lacking a current immunization record.
2026-03-10 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-17. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement. The child has been in care since August 2024.
2025-08-13 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Two caregivers failed to provide the level of appropriate infant supervision necessary to prevent an infant from being trapped in the safety belt of a highchair, thus resulting in red marks being left on the infant?s neck. The injury did not require medical attention. The caregivers responsible were terminated as a result of the incident.
2025-08-13 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Camera footage revealed a caregiver kicking/nudging an infant with her foot as the infant walked to the caregiver?s recliner, causing the infant to fall down. The infant was uninjured. The caregiver responsible was terminated for her actions.
2025-08-13 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Camera footage revealed that caregivers were using harsh/profane/inappropriate language while handling the infants in care. These caregivers were terminated for their actions.
2025-08-13 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Camera footage revealed that infant changing tables were not consistently sanitized via the 4-step process after each use, and a caregiver admitted during interview with DFPS staff that this was not consistently done as well.
2025-08-13 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
An infant wasn?t receiving prompt diapering as evidenced by a diaper rash/redness being discovered by his parent at pick-up along with a full, unchanged diaper.
2025-08-13 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Camera footage revealed a caregiver grabbing/pulling several mobile infants up by their arms (e.g., via one arm) and carrying them across the room. This caregiver was terminated for her actions.
2025-08-13 · 746.3505(a) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Camera footage revealed infant caregivers were not consistently washing hands after diaper changes, and a caregiver admitted to inconsistent hand-washing practices as well.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=132007

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.