Lipan Early Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Lipan / Hood / 76462
Street address: 211 N Kickapoo St
Phone: (254) 646-3350
Capacity: 85
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 10, 2007
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 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 20, 2026.

The same records list 22 cited deficiencies dated October 31, 2023 to August 20, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 10 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 21 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 21 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 22 cited deficiencies for Lipan Early Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 10 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-20.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	5
Medium High	10
Medium	6
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-20 · 746.1311(e) · Medium

Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

Annual training was not current for the required topics in standard 746.1311(e).

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-31

2025-09-25 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

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 date recorded: 2025-11-21

2025-09-25 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

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 date recorded: 2025-09-30

Full citation history from HHSC (26)

2026-08-20 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-31. Correction verified: 2026-08-31.
Annual training was not current for the required topics in standard 746.1311(e).
2025-09-25 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-30. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.
2025-09-25 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-30. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
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.
2025-09-25 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
One caregiver did not have proof of annual training for their last 12 months of employment from 7-25-24 to 7-25-25.
2024-11-19 · 746.2415(a)(1) · Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-11-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.
2024-11-19 · 746.3301(b) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-22. Correction verified: 2024-11-22.
Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.
2024-02-27 · 746.305(a)(7) · Medium High
Report Change in Controlling Person
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-28. Correction verified: 2024-03-06.
The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.
2024-01-26 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-30. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized.
2024-01-26 · 746.901(6)(A) · Medium
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-30. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.
2024-01-26 · 746.901(10) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-30. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.
2024-01-26 · 746.1305(b) · Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-30. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
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.
2024-01-26 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-30. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
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.
2024-01-26 · 746.901(8) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-30. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.
2024-01-26 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-29. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.
2023-11-20 · 746.201(4) · Medium High
Designating Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-11-27.
The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.
2023-11-14 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-21. Correction verified: 2023-11-27.
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.
2023-10-31 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-03. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.
2023-10-31 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-15. Correction verified: 2023-11-27.
A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.
2023-10-31 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-15. Correction verified: 2023-11-27.
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.
2023-10-31 · 746.1003(2) · Medium
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-15. Correction verified: 2023-11-27.
The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.
2023-10-31 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-15. Correction verified: 2023-11-27.
The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.
2023-10-31 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-15. Correction verified: 2023-11-27.
A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.
2023-03-24 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-14. Correction verified: 2023-04-04.
One caregivers CPR training was online only.
2023-03-24 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-14. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.
2023-03-24 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.
2022-05-11 · 746.3420(5) · Medium High
Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=298669

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.