Cornerstone Childcare Center
621 N Culberson St, Gainesville, TX
5.0· 3 reviews
Carol Lamkin
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $125
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Carol Lamkin
Carol Lamkin is a licensed group home daycare in Gainesville, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2019, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carol Lamkin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Cooke County has a median price of $125 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$138
Home daycare$125
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$120
Preschool
Center$127
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Carol Lamkin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1677650
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 13 visits
- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.901(6) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
“One caregiver was missing 21/24 required training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation has not met liabilty insurance requirements for five months.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
747.3701(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
“A rabbit was observed in the home in a cage. The permit holder did not notify the parents that the animal was in the home due the animal being temporarily located in the home because of inclement weather.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“An animal in the permit holder's home did not have a health statement at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
747.3213(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“Caregivers were observed bringing children inside the home from outdoor activities and did not have the children wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“One infant in care did not have admission information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
747.3211(9) - Caregiver Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“Caregivers did not wash their hands after coming into the home for outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
747.3203(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
“Two potty training chairs were observed to contain urine and bodily fluids.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Visit2 rules cited
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child sustained an injury requiring medical attention when they were bitten by a dog while in care at the child care home.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder did not use good judgment when they unsecured an animal to feed it near children in care and then did not secure the animal once it was finished eating.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2023Visit2 rules cited
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
Dec 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
- Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carol Lamkin
Is Carol Lamkin licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2019.
When was Carol Lamkin last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carol Lamkin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Carol Lamkin care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carol Lamkin accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Carol Lamkin's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carol Lamkin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 736-4079 to ask.
What is Carol Lamkin's phone number?
(940) 736-4079.
Where is Carol Lamkin?
Gainesville, TX 76240. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.