2 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: Two caregivers were terminated as a result of a disciplinary incident at the facility in which the caregivers were observed on camera footage inappropriately grabbing/pulling a child by the wrist/arm.
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: Two caregivers were observed via camera footage speaking to a child in a negative/discouraging/harsh tone during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregivers were terminated for their actions.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Report Number of Employees: A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
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Unlock in the report| Jan 22, 2025 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | §746.2805(3) Other | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: Two caregivers were terminated as a result of a disciplinary incident at the facility in which the caregivers were observed on camera footage inappropriately grabbing/pulling a child by the wrist/arm. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | §746.2805(6) Other | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: Two caregivers were observed via camera footage speaking to a child in a negative/discouraging/harsh tone during a disciplinary incident at the facility. The caregivers were terminated for their actions. |
| Jan 22, 2025 | §746.303(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Report Number of Employees: A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Day Care Lufkin, 75904 | Child care center | — | 70 | No records | — | 0.3 km |
| Tots on the Move Child Education Center Lufkin, 75904 | Child care center | — | 68 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Life Kids Lufkin, 75904 | Child care center | — | 94 | No records | — | 1.1 km |
| Lufkin Head Start Center Lufkin, 75901 | Child care center | — | 68 | No records | — | 1.3 km |
| Kid Zone Childcare Center LLC Lufkin, 75904 | Child care center | — | 102 | No records | — | 1.3 km |
| Lufkin's Tiny Treasures Too Lufkin, 75904 | Child care center | — | 102 | No records | — | 1.8 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 758084 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 1510 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR B… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 1510 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, LUFKIN, TX, 75904 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1226355 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Mar 12, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905791496 | Verified | Apr 16, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905791495 | Verified | Apr 2, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905920471 | Verified | Mar 5, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905791494 | Verified | Apr 23, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905957788 | Verified | Jan 22, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.