6 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2023.
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional: Four infant feeding instructions were out of date. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The fire inspection expired on 11/29/2024. The Director is going to get this done.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation.
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Unlock in the report| Dec 2, 2024 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 17, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | §746.2421(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional: Four infant feeding instructions were out of date. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated. |
| Dec 4, 2024 | §746.5101(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The fire inspection expired on 11/29/2024. The Director is going to get this done. |
| Oct 26, 2023 | §746.1201(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation. |
| Oct 26, 2023 | §746.1203(4) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs: Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed. |
| Aug 21, 2023 | §746.1203(4) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs: Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed. |
| Aug 21, 2023 | §746.1201(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation. |
| May 17, 2023 | §746.501(a)(18) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: The operational policies did not contain the information about the Promotion of Physical Activity. The Director is going to correct this. |
| May 17, 2023 | §746.501(a)(9) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger: The operational policies did not include the Safe Sleep information. The Director is going to correct this. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid's Konnection Preschool Lufkin, 75901 | Child care center | — | 122 | No records | — | 0.7 km |
| The Kids Depot Preschool Lufkin, 75901 | Child care center | — | 124 | No records | — | 3.2 km |
| Panther Cubs Early Learning Center Lufkin, 75901 | Child care center | — | 136 | No records | — | 4.6 km |
| Tulane Kid's Academy, INC Lufkin, 75901 | Child care center | — | 97 | No records | — | 4.6 km |
| Storybook Hollow Childcare and Learning Center Lufkin, 75901 | Child care center | — | 67 | No records | — | 4.8 km |
| The Learning Station Preschool Lufkin, 75901 | Child care center | — | 102 | No records | — | 4.8 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1433869 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 3741 S US HIGHWAY 69|LUFKIN|… | location Census Geocoder Non_Exact match: 3741 US HWY 69, LUFKIN, TX, 75901 | Corroborated | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1763961 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Jul 3, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX | row-q8e2.h45g.j2d4 | monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart | Historical | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_tda_cacfp_centers TX | 03627-0376 | mealpreparationmethod, foodservicevendorname, enrolled_by_eligibility | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905866518 | Verified | May 11, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905866517 | Verified | Jun 4, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905866516 | Verified | Dec 4, 2024 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905866515 | Verified | Dec 4, 2024 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905947770 | Verified | Dec 2, 2024 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers, tx_twc_ccs_facilities, tx_tda_cacfp_centers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.