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Tots On The Move Child Education Center

1204 Cain St, Lufkin, TX 75904
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
year first permitted
2016
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About Tots On The Move Child Education Center

Tots On The Move Child Education Center is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 13, 2016, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tots On The Move Child Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Angelina County has a median price of $129 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.
Angelina County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$121
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$118
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$105

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Tots On The Move Child Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1597081
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(b)(3) - Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check

      “A caregiver's role was not correctly changed from volunteer to caregiver at the time of renewal so that a fingerprint-based check could be conducted as required.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

  7. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The Director and the employee who transport did not have current transportation training. The Director and the employee are going to get the transportation training done before they transport today.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

  10. Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The fire inspection is expired. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022

  2. Dec 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “One infant feeding instruction was out of date. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instruction updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Tots On The Move Child Education Center

Is Tots On The Move Child Education Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 13, 2016.

When was Tots On The Move Child Education Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tots On The Move Child Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Tots On The Move Child Education Center care for?

68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Tots On The Move Child Education Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Tots On The Move Child Education Center'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 Tots On The Move Child Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 633-6863 to ask.

What is Tots On The Move Child Education Center's phone number?

(936) 633-6863.

Where is Tots On The Move Child Education Center?

1204 Cain St, Lufkin, TX 75904. The nearest other daycare we list is Garrett Day Care, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).