Lipan Early Learning Center

211 N KICKAPOO ST, Lipan, TX 76462Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 25, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Lipan Early Learning Center
License number
862391
Location
211 N KICKAPOO ST, Lipan, TX 76462
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 15.0/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected September 25, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor15.0 / 100
Health10/100
Safety40/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

100

Total Violations

Sep 25, 2025

Last Inspection

85

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (100)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Sep 25, 2025

One caregiver did not have proof of annual training for their last 12 months of employment from 7-25-24 to 7-25-25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Sep 25, 2025

3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Sep 25, 2025

3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Sep 25, 2025

3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Sep 25, 2025

One caregiver did not have proof of annual training for their last 12 months of employment from 7-25-24 to 7-25-25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Sep 25, 2025

One caregiver did not have proof of annual training for their last 12 months of employment from 7-25-24 to 7-25-25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Sep 25, 2025

3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Sep 25, 2025

One caregiver did not have proof of annual training for their last 12 months of employment from 7-25-24 to 7-25-25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Nov 19, 2024

Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(a)(1)Nov 19, 2024

A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(a)(1)Nov 19, 2024

A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Nov 19, 2024

Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(a)(1)Nov 19, 2024

A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Nov 19, 2024

Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Nov 19, 2024

Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(a)(1)Nov 19, 2024

A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(7)Feb 27, 2024

The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(7)Feb 27, 2024

The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(7)Feb 27, 2024

The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(7)Feb 27, 2024

The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(8)Jan 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 26, 2024

One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Jan 26, 2024

Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1305(b)Jan 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Jan 26, 2024

A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(10)Jan 26, 2024

Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Jan 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Jan 26, 2024

Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Jan 26, 2024

A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-29

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Jan 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(8)Jan 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(10)Jan 26, 2024

Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 26, 2024

One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1305(b)Jan 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Jan 26, 2024

A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-29

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Jan 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(8)Jan 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(10)Jan 26, 2024

Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Jan 26, 2024

Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 26, 2024

One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1305(b)Jan 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(10)Jan 26, 2024

Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(8)Jan 26, 2024

One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jan 26, 2024

One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1305(b)Jan 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Jan 26, 2024

A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)(A)Jan 26, 2024

Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Jan 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(4)Nov 20, 2023

The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(4)Nov 20, 2023

The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(4)Nov 20, 2023

The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(4)Nov 20, 2023

The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Oct 31, 2023

Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Oct 31, 2023

The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 31, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Oct 31, 2023

A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Oct 31, 2023

A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Oct 31, 2023

Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Oct 31, 2023

Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Oct 31, 2023

Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 31, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 31, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Oct 31, 2023

A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Oct 31, 2023

The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 31, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Oct 31, 2023

A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Oct 31, 2023

A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Oct 31, 2023

A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Oct 31, 2023

The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 31, 2023

The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Oct 31, 2023

A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Oct 31, 2023

The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Oct 31, 2023

A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Mar 24, 2023

One caregivers CPR training was online only.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 24, 2023

There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 24, 2023

One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Mar 24, 2023

One caregivers CPR training was online only.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 24, 2023

One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 24, 2023

There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 24, 2023

There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 24, 2023

One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 24, 2023

There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Mar 24, 2023

One caregivers CPR training was online only.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 24, 2023

One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Mar 24, 2023

One caregivers CPR training was online only.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(5)May 11, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(5)May 11, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(5)May 11, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(5)May 11, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lipan Early Learning Center's safety grade?

Lipan Early Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Lipan Early Learning Center have?

Lipan Early Learning Center has 100 total violations on record, including 72 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Lipan Early Learning Center last inspected?

Lipan Early Learning Center was last inspected on September 25, 2025.

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