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Lipan Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About Lipan Early Learning Center
Lipan Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lipan, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 10, 2007, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lipan Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hood County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Lipan Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #862391
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“Annual training was not current for the required topics in standard 746.1311(e).”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
Sep 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
“3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
746.2415(a)(1) - 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.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 27, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.2409(a)(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.901(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
745.635(3) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.901(6)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.1305(b) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
Nov 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(9) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
Show 5 earlier visits
Oct 31, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.2805(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.2805(6) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.1201(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
Oct 31, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.2805(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.2805(6) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.1201(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregivers CPR training was online only.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023
May 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3420(5) - 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.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Lipan Early Learning Center
Is Lipan Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 10, 2007.
When was Lipan Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lipan Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Lipan Early Learning Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lipan Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lipan Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lipan Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 646-3350 to ask.
What is Lipan Early Learning Center's phone number?
(254) 646-3350.
Where is Lipan Early Learning Center?
211 N Kickapoo St, Lipan, TX 76462. The nearest other daycare we list is Jaycie Gonzales, 9.9 miles away.