Jacqueline Nicole Lott
A registered child care home in Fairfield, Texas 75840
120 County Road 101, Fairfield, Texas 75840. (903) 390-1135.
- Under corrective action
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 68 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Freestone County: 9
- 18 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 22 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
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What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
68 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 9 child care providers in Freestone County had 9.
22 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 22, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter, at the inspection on Sep 30, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Sep 23, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Aug 18, 2026
15 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
68 deficiencies in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Oct 6, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in their play yard.”
Sep 30, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“An individual who had an ineligible background check was present at the daycare at the start of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual left the operation.”
Sep 23, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“The primary caregiver had not completed checks of all of the children’s records using Form 7270 within 30 days of the start of probation and had not created a training plan for herself or sent Child Care Regulation a list of training sources within 30 days of the start of probation. These were required in the probation conditions.”
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Facility Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“The air conditioning unit in the main room of the home was being moved and had been turned off, resulting in the main room being without air conditioning and un-ventilated for approximately two hours. This was corrected during the inspection when the air conditioning unit was turned back on.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The home was being expanded, and the area that was under construction was open to the rest of the home. There were hazards in this area such as uncovered outlets, a bucket of water, insulation, power tools, and loose screws and nails that were accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when a board was screwed into place across the opening into the construction area, preventing the children from going into it.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The primary caregiver had not kept sign in and out logs since June of 2026.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The television in the main room was on when there where children under two in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant who was still on formula had feeding instructions that had not been updated since June, as the primary caregiver had disposed of the most recent feeding instructions due to the infant starting to transition to table food.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Out of four children’s files reviewed, one child was missing an admission date, three children were missing parental consent to emergency medical treatment, one parent had not signed acknowledging that they received the operational policies, and one child was missing a health statement signed by a doctor.”
Aug 18, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“The primary caregiver had not created a plan to complete emergency drills and monthly fire safety checks within 15 days from the start of the probation, which was required in the probation conditions.”
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Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects
“A twelve-month-old infant was observed wearing an amber teething necklace while sleeping in their play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the necklace was removed and placed in the infant’s bag.”
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Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“An infant was observed sitting in an activty seat for approximately 30 minutes. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was reminded that infants should only be allowed to use restrictive devices for 15 minutes at a time, and the infant was removed from the seat.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing information on how medical emergencies would be handled.”
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Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“An infant was observed using a baby walker. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed and the walker was placed outside.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The primary caregiver was observed washing her hands a child’s hands after diapering in the kitchen sink, which was also used to clean bottles.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“The primary caregiver did not wash an infant’s hands after changing the infant’s diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was reminded about handwashing and washed the infant’s hands.”
Jul 9, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
“The latch on the gate that was installed to prevent access to the pool was within reach of the children in care.”
Jun 29, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The children in care were watching a television show, and one of the children was ten months old. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.”
Jun 25, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A substitute caregiver was allowed to watch children alone at the operation before the primary caregiver received notification of whether or not the substitute caregiver was eligible to present. This was corrected during the inspection when the children in care were sent home, and the substitute caregiver left the operation.”
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People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
“The primary caregiver allowed an individual with an ineligible background check to be present at the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual left the operation.”
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Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“At the time of the follow-up inspection, the primary caregiver was still missing three instructor-led training hours and the following training topics: emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, handling hazardous materials, and preventing communicable diseases.”
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Primary Caregiver’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Have Access to All Records
“The substitute caregiver who was in charge during the primary caregiver’s absence did not have phone numbers for some of the parents of the children in care.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“One of the children who was present was not enrolled and did not have any admission information.”
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Personnel Records
“At the time of the follow-up inspection, the primary caregiver had not submitted the required staff records for the substitute caregiver.”
Jun 10, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant under twelve months old was observed sleeping in a play yard while wearing an amber teething necklace. This was corrected during the inspection when the necklace was removed and stored in the infant’s bag.”
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Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“An infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a loose-fitting sheet that was coming off of the play yard mattress.”
Jun 4, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A caregiver without a background check was present during the inspection and was caring for children alone while the primary caregiver was out running errands. This was corrected during the inspection when primary caregiver returned and the caregiver without a background check left the operation.”
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant under twelve months old was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the blanket was removed.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in a play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“One of the children present was not enrolled and did not have any admission information.”
May 29, 2026: inspection17 deficiencies
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“There was an assistant caregiver present who did not have a background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”
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Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat
“An infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant woke up, and the primary caregiver was also informed that infants must sleep in their own play yard or crib,”
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“The primary caregiver stated that one of the infants has been sleeping in a swing instead of a play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was informed that infants cannot sleep in swings without a sleep expection form signed by a doctor.”
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Smoke-Detection System
“The afterschool room did not have a smoke detector.”
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Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
“The primary caregiver’s first aid and CPR expired on 04/25/2026 and she did not have proof of renewed first aid and CPR training.”
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Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver only had 28 out of 30 hours of annual training, and was missing three hours of management training, six instructor-led hours, and the following taining topics: emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, handling hazardous materials, and preventing communicable diseases.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing information on parent’s rights and procedures for medical emergencies.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was using a boppy pillow that was equipped with safety straps, and the straps were not fasted. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed and the primary caregiver was informed that straps must be fastened when the equipment is in use.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“The bottles for the two infants in care were not labeled.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant woke up and the bottle was removed.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Several outlets were missing outlet covers.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The two infants in care were still on formula and did not have written feeding instructions.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The children’s product certification form was last signed on 10/18/24.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“Three of the children’s mats were not labeled.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Out of four children’s records reviewed, two were missing everything except an immunization record, one was missing emergency consent to medical treatment and an admission date, and one was missing parental acknowledgement of receiving the parent handbook.”
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Personnel Records
“The assistant caregiver did not have a staff file, and the primary caregiver’s spouse did not have proof of a background check and orientation to the home.”
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Posting Requirements-List of Employees
“The operation did not have a list of employees, their most recent inspection report, or their permit renewal letter posted.”
Jun 19, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A toddler did not wash their hands after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was reminded that children’s hands need to be washed after diaper changes, and the toddler was instructed to wash their hands.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were two outlets without covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Screen time was being used for children under the age of two. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off and the primary caregiver was reminded that children under two are not allowed to have screen time.”
May 9, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“The children in care were given crackers before they washed their hands. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that children must wash their hands before eating and she had the children wash their hands.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no fire drill recorded for April. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection and the children were able to exit in less than three minutes.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Out of four children’s records reviewed, three were missing physician information and consent to emergency treatment, and one was missing an official shot record from the physician.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
“The primary caregiver did not have any menus available for review.”
Feb 12, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The lunch that was served did not follow food program patterns. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed about the components that need to be served for lunches and added additional components to the meal.”
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First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The antiseptic solution in the first aid kit had expired. The expired solution was disposed of during the inspection and the primary caregiver will purchase new antiseptic wipes.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The primary caregiver is subscribed to recall emails but did not have a CPSC form verifying that she has reviewed the recall list and removed unsafe products.”
Jan 6, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were two electrical outlets without covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the covers were placed in the outlets.”
Dec 5, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver with a provisional background check was left alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver returned.”
Nov 25, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver with a provisional background check was left alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver returned.”
Oct 18, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver in the home did not have an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation and the primary caregiver submitted a background check request.”
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The lunch that was served did not follow the pattern required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were electrical outlets uncovered where children under five could reach them. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.”
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Children’s Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“The primary caregiver said she does not review the CPSC product recall list and is not subscribed to the recall emails. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was shown how to view the recall list online and subscribe to the recall emails.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not have a fire drill recorded since May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit within three minutes.”
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver did not have any annual training for the training year that was being reviewed.”
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Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The operation did not have their most recent inspection report posted.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Out of four children’s records reviewed, two were missing healthcare information and emergency medical authorization, three were missing a health statement, and three were missing updated immunization records.”
6 deficiencies older than three years
Apr 4, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
“The new playground structure on the playground did not meet the required safety requirements for the tire swing, bucket swings, and rope swing. This was corrected during the inspection by the provider creating a safety plan to ensure the play structure will not be used during operation hours. The play structure will be used after hours only.”
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Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“During the inspection it was found that the CPR certificate expired in April 2022.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
“During the inspection there were 9 children in care ages 21 months to 4 years old. This was corrected by three children in care leaving.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“During the inspection the operational policies did not have a policy on the promotion of outdoor play.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“4 out 4 children files were missing the required health statements.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“2 out of the 4 files evaluated did not have documentation of immunizations.”
All 22 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| May 29, 2026 | Inspection | 17 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 9, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Registered Child-Care Home, permit issued May 21, 2018.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 12 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- Texas has placed this operation under corrective action.
- 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Corrective action | Texas has placed this operation under corrective action. |
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 9 child care providers in Freestone County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 9; this one had 68.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Jacqueline Nicole Lott This child care provider | 68 |
| Follow Me Montessori Pre-School | 3 |
| Derekia Coleman | Not given |
| Sara Magouirk | 0 |
| Noahs Ark Preschool | 17 |
| First Methodist Preschool | 9 |
| Melissa Mae Thomas | 6 |
| Kiddie Patch Daycare Center | 21 |
| Angela Ielati | 26 |
| Little Lions Daycare | 4 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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