Little Lynx Day Care

511 TOWNSEND ST, Spearman, TX 79081Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

34 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 22, 2026

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 1, 2026

Provider
Little Lynx Day Care
License number
1660643
Location
511 TOWNSEND ST, Spearman, TX 79081
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 23.3/100
Inspection record
34 inspections, last inspected January 22, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor23.3 / 100
Health0/100
Safety78/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

90

Total Violations

Jan 22, 2026

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (90)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 22, 2026

CPR / First Aid certificates renewals were due 9/ 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 22, 2026

CPR / First Aid certificates renewals were due 9/ 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jan 22, 2026

CPR / First Aid certificates renewals were due 9/ 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Mar 26, 2024

A child did not get hands washed after diapering.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Mar 26, 2024

A caregiver was observed diaapering a child and she failed to wash her hands after she was done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Mar 26, 2024

A caregiver was observed diaapering a child and she failed to wash her hands after she was done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Mar 26, 2024

A child did not get hands washed after diapering.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Mar 26, 2024

A caregiver was observed diaapering a child and she failed to wash her hands after she was done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Mar 26, 2024

A child did not get hands washed after diapering.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(4)(A)Oct 25, 2022

An infant caregiver hired in May 2022 did not have a CPR or First Aid certificate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Oct 25, 2022

A child in care did not have a signed health statement from a doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Oct 25, 2022

A sanitizer container and Lysol wipes were accessible to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Oct 25, 2022

A climbing structure used by children in care has been damaged. Repairs made to this structure have not been implemented according to it's manufacturing instructions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Oct 25, 2022

A child in care did not have a signed health statement from a doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Oct 25, 2022

A sanitizer container and Lysol wipes were accessible to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Oct 25, 2022

A climbing structure used by children in care has been damaged. Repairs made to this structure have not been implemented according to it's manufacturing instructions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(4)(A)Oct 25, 2022

An infant caregiver hired in May 2022 did not have a CPR or First Aid certificate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Oct 25, 2022

A child in care did not have a signed health statement from a doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Oct 25, 2022

A sanitizer container and Lysol wipes were accessible to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Oct 25, 2022

A climbing structure used by children in care has been damaged. Repairs made to this structure have not been implemented according to it's manufacturing instructions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(4)(A)Oct 25, 2022

An infant caregiver hired in May 2022 did not have a CPR or First Aid certificate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Apr 26, 2022

A caregiver hired on 1/20/2022 is missing 7 clock hours of pre-service training. A different caregiver is missing proof that orientation was completed. She also does not have a start date listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Apr 26, 2022

A child in care did not have a doctor's signature or stamp on his immunization record. A child in care was lacking a phone number and address for his local hospital and doctor's office. He was also lacking a signed health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Apr 26, 2022

A caregiver hired on 1/20/2022 is missing 7 clock hours of pre-service training. A different caregiver is missing proof that orientation was completed. She also does not have a start date listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Apr 26, 2022

A caregiver hired on 1/20/2022 is missing 7 clock hours of pre-service training. A different caregiver is missing proof that orientation was completed. She also does not have a start date listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Apr 26, 2022

A child in care did not have a doctor's signature or stamp on his immunization record. A child in care was lacking a phone number and address for his local hospital and doctor's office. He was also lacking a signed health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Apr 26, 2022

A child in care did not have a doctor's signature or stamp on his immunization record. A child in care was lacking a phone number and address for his local hospital and doctor's office. He was also lacking a signed health statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Feb 28, 2022

A caregiver does not have a high school diploma on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Feb 28, 2022

A 30-month-old child is missing 1 DTaP, 1 PCV, 1 MMR, 1 Var, and 1 Hep A. A 32-month-old child is missing 1 DTaP, 1 PCV, 1 MMR, 1 Var, and 1 Hep A. One child was missing an immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Feb 28, 2022

A caregiver does not have a high school diploma on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Feb 28, 2022

A 30-month-old child is missing 1 DTaP, 1 PCV, 1 MMR, 1 Var, and 1 Hep A. A 32-month-old child is missing 1 DTaP, 1 PCV, 1 MMR, 1 Var, and 1 Hep A. One child was missing an immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Feb 28, 2022

A 30-month-old child is missing 1 DTaP, 1 PCV, 1 MMR, 1 Var, and 1 Hep A. A 32-month-old child is missing 1 DTaP, 1 PCV, 1 MMR, 1 Var, and 1 Hep A. One child was missing an immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Feb 28, 2022

A caregiver does not have a high school diploma on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 15, 2022

A caregiver without an eligible background check result was the only staff member in the infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 15, 2022

One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 10/1/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 15, 2022

One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 10/1/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 15, 2022

A caregiver without an eligible background check result was the only staff member in the infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 15, 2022

One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 10/1/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 15, 2022

A caregiver without an eligible background check result was the only staff member in the infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Feb 7, 2022

A caregiver hired on 10/10/2021 and counted in child/caregiver ratio is missing 8 hours of pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 7, 2022

One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 10/1/2021. One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 12/10/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Feb 7, 2022

A child's immunization chart was missing 2 DTap, 1 Polio, 1 Hib, and 2 PCV immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 7, 2022

A caregiver without an eligible background check result was the only staff member present in the infant classroom. The staff member was removed from the classroom during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(f)Feb 7, 2022

Water was not offered or available to every child during snack time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 7, 2022

One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 10/1/2021. One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 12/10/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-11

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 7, 2022

A caregiver without an eligible background check result was the only staff member present in the infant classroom. The staff member was removed from the classroom during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Feb 7, 2022

A child's immunization chart was missing 2 DTap, 1 Polio, 1 Hib, and 2 PCV immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(f)Feb 7, 2022

Water was not offered or available to every child during snack time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Feb 7, 2022

A caregiver hired on 10/10/2021 and counted in child/caregiver ratio is missing 8 hours of pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 7, 2022

A caregiver without an eligible background check result was the only staff member present in the infant classroom. The staff member was removed from the classroom during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Feb 7, 2022

A child's immunization chart was missing 2 DTap, 1 Polio, 1 Hib, and 2 PCV immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Feb 7, 2022

One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 10/1/2021. One infant feeding instruction has not been signed or dated by a parent since 12/10/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(f)Feb 7, 2022

Water was not offered or available to every child during snack time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Feb 7, 2022

A caregiver hired on 10/10/2021 and counted in child/caregiver ratio is missing 8 hours of pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Dec 29, 2021

The director has not completed training on abuse and neglect or food allergies during her last annual training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Dec 29, 2021

The director's file was not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Dec 29, 2021

A fire drill was not documented for the month of November. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector checks were not documented for the month of November.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Dec 29, 2021

A fire drill was not documented for the month of November. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector checks were not documented for the month of November.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Dec 29, 2021

The director's file was not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Dec 29, 2021

The director has not completed training on abuse and neglect or food allergies during her last annual training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Dec 29, 2021

A fire drill was not documented for the month of November. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector checks were not documented for the month of November.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Dec 29, 2021

The director has not completed training on abuse and neglect or food allergies during her last annual training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Dec 29, 2021

The director's file was not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Jul 12, 2021

The buildings and grounds checklist has not been maintained since March 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jul 12, 2021

The Children's Product Certification was last signed 3/9/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jul 12, 2021

The Children's Product Certification was last signed 3/9/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Jul 12, 2021

The buildings and grounds checklist has not been maintained since March 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jul 12, 2021

The Children's Product Certification was last signed 3/9/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Jul 12, 2021

The buildings and grounds checklist has not been maintained since March 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-13

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 5, 2021

An individual was permitted to care for children alone in a classroom during naptime.This individual does not have an eligible background check in the system.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 5, 2021

One caregiver, who's annual training year is October 2019-October 2020, is missing 8 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-17

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 5, 2021

One child is still missing a health statement from a health care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)May 5, 2021

The director is missing training in "emergency preparedness" and "building and physical premises safety" from her most recent training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)May 5, 2021

The director is missing training in "emergency preparedness" and "building and physical premises safety" from her most recent training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 5, 2021

An individual was permitted to care for children alone in a classroom during naptime.This individual does not have an eligible background check in the system.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)May 5, 2021

The director is missing training in "emergency preparedness" and "building and physical premises safety" from her most recent training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 5, 2021

One child is still missing a health statement from a health care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 5, 2021

One caregiver, who's annual training year is October 2019-October 2020, is missing 8 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-17

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 5, 2021

One child is still missing a health statement from a health care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 5, 2021

One caregiver, who's annual training year is October 2019-October 2020, is missing 8 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-17

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 5, 2021

An individual was permitted to care for children alone in a classroom during naptime.This individual does not have an eligible background check in the system.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Apr 12, 2021

The director's annual training year is July 2019-July 2020. She is lacking 19.5 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is October 2019- October 2020. She is lacking 10 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is 10/17/2019- 10/17/2020. She is lacking 6 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is August 2019- August 2020. She is lacking 3 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Apr 12, 2021

A fire drill was not documented for the month of March. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector checks were also not documented for the month of March.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Apr 12, 2021

Three children in care did not have a health statement from a health care professional. These children have been enrolled longer than 12 months. One child was also missing a shot record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Apr 12, 2021

A fire drill was not documented for the month of March. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector checks were also not documented for the month of March.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Apr 12, 2021

The director's annual training year is July 2019-July 2020. She is lacking 19.5 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is October 2019- October 2020. She is lacking 10 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is 10/17/2019- 10/17/2020. She is lacking 6 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is August 2019- August 2020. She is lacking 3 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-03

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Apr 12, 2021

Three children in care did not have a health statement from a health care professional. These children have been enrolled longer than 12 months. One child was also missing a shot record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Apr 12, 2021

Three children in care did not have a health statement from a health care professional. These children have been enrolled longer than 12 months. One child was also missing a shot record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Apr 12, 2021

A fire drill was not documented for the month of March. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector checks were also not documented for the month of March.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Apr 12, 2021

The director's annual training year is July 2019-July 2020. She is lacking 19.5 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is October 2019- October 2020. She is lacking 10 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is 10/17/2019- 10/17/2020. She is lacking 6 annual training hours. One caregiver's annual training year is August 2019- August 2020. She is lacking 3 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-03

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Lynx Day Care's safety grade?

Little Lynx Day Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 23.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Lynx Day Care have?

Little Lynx Day Care has 90 total violations on record, including 45 critical, 45 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Lynx Day Care last inspected?

Little Lynx Day Care was last inspected on January 22, 2026.

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