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Lipan Early Learning Center

Child care center · 211 N KICKAPOO ST, Lipan, TX 76462-2429 · License 862391

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 85. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (200)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.
4 746.2415(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.
Yes
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregivers CPR training was online only.
4 746.201(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.
4 746.201(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.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.
3 746.901(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.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.
2 746.901(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.
5 746.2805(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.
3 746.603(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.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.
4 746.1305(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.
4 746.2409(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.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.
5 745.635(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.
4 746.3420(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.
Yes
4 746.1301(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.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregivers CPR training was online only.
5 746.1201(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.
3 746.901(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.
4 746.201(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.
3 746.603(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.
5 746.2805(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.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.1301(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.
5 745.635(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.
4 746.201(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.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.
4 746.2415(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.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.
4 746.3420(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.
Yes
4 746.2409(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.
4 746.1305(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.
2 746.901(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.
4 746.201(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.
5 746.1201(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.
3 746.901(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.
3 746.603(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.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.3420(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.
Yes
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregivers CPR training was online only.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.
4 746.1305(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.
4 746.201(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.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.1301(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.
2 746.901(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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.
5 746.2805(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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.
4 746.2409(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.
5 745.635(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.
4 746.2415(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.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.
4 746.201(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.
4 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.
3 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.
4 746.1305(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.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.
4 746.201(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.
4 746.2409(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.
5 745.635(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.
3 746.901(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.
4 746.2415(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.
Yes
5 746.1201(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.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.
2 746.901(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.
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3420(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.
Yes
5 746.2805(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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregivers CPR training was online only.
4 746.1301(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.
3 746.603(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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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