Lipan Early Learning Center
Does Lipan Early Learning Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 25 child-care citations for Lipan Early Learning Center in LIPAN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 13 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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.
- High
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.
- High
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
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.
Show 22 earlier citations
- High
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.
- High
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - 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.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - 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.
- Medium High
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.
- Medium High
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.
- Medium High
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
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.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.
- Medium High
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
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.
- Medium High
746.201(4) - Designating Director
The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.
- Medium High
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.
- Medium High
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregivers CPR training was online only.
- Medium High
746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
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.
- Medium
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.
- Medium
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.
- Medium
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.
- Medium
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.
- Medium
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.
- Medium Low
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.