Lipan Early Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Lipan, Texas 76462
211 N Kickapoo St, Lipan, Texas 76462. (254) 646-3350.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 16 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hood County: 3
- 1 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 12 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
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?
16 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 24 child care providers in Hood County had 3.
12 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 20, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions, at the inspection on Jan 26, 2024
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
14 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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 Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 20, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“Annual training was not current for the required topics in standard 746.1311(e).”
Sep 25, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
“3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.”
Nov 19, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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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.”
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.”
Feb 27, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Change in Controlling Person
“The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.”
Jan 26, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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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 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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.”
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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.”
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Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.”
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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.”
Nov 20, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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Designating Director
“The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.”
Nov 14, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
10 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 31, 2023: report to the state5 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.”
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Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver’s behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.”
Oct 31, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.”
Mar 24, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregivers CPR training was online only.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have immunization records. One child’s immunization record did not have verification by the physician.”
May 11, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 20, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Report to the state | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 11, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 10, 2007.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 85 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 1 report 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 Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
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?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 24 child care providers in Hood County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 16.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Lipan Early Learning Center This child care provider | 16 |
| Acton Baptist Preschool | 1 |
| Rhonda Little | 5 |
| Little Rattlers Preschool & Childcare | 3 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | 6 |
| First Discoveries Montessori Academy | 0 |
| Upbring Head Start Granbury | 5 |
| Little Buccaneers Gisd Staff Child Care Center | 0 |
| Small Steps Granbury | 6 |
| Bethany Hoover | 1 |
| Lil Pirates Daycare Too | 3 |
| Tolar Tots | 11 |
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 Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 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 Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 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 Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 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 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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