Dancin Dolphins Daycare

2123 E 30TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79404 · Lubbock County

28cited violations

0serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Director / administrator: Lavonne High
Phone: (806) 401-6788
Regulated since: Jan 25, 2013
HHSC IDs: Operation 1080490 · number 1489367
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 10
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	8	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2)
2025	8	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4)
2024	4	Supervision & ratios (4)
2023	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)
2022	4	Staff background & training (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 27, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  There was one pet in the home that did not have any vet health statements or vaccines available for review when requested.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 27, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  There was one pet in the home that did not have any vet health statements or vaccines available for review when requested.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  None of the required health topics (listed on 746.1309(d)(1-6)) were observed as completed training for the annual training year of 1/25/2025 - 1/25/2026.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-04-26.
- Other
  The hot water temperature in the sink used by children to wash their hands was 147.0 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  HHSC 747.3219 — Water Temperature
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
- Records & paperwork
  There was one pet in the home that did not have any vet health statements or vaccines available for review when requested.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  None of the required health topics (listed on 746.1309(d)(1-6)) were observed as completed training for the annual training year of 1/25/2025 - 1/25/2026.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-04-26.
- Other
  The hot water temperature in the sink used by children to wash their hands was 147.0 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  HHSC 747.3219 — Water Temperature
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
- Records & paperwork
  There was one pet in the home that did not have any vet health statements or vaccines available for review when requested.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  It was found during the inspection that there was bird feces on the majority of the play equipment outside.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation on file verifying their dogs are up to date on vaccinations.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
- Safety & premises
  It was found during the inspection that the use zone in front of the plastic slides exits overlapped the use zone of the wooden play structure.
  
  HHSC 747.4605(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Greater than Six Feet No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documenation showing they conducted a file drill for the month of January 2025.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  It was found during the inspection that there was bird feces on the majority of the play equipment outside.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation on file verifying their dogs are up to date on vaccinations.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
- Safety & premises
  It was found during the inspection that the use zone in front of the plastic slides exits overlapped the use zone of the wooden play structure.
  
  HHSC 747.4605(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Greater than Six Feet No Overlap
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documenation showing they conducted a file drill for the month of January 2025.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The following items were missing in the Operational Policies: 747.501(6)(7)(11)(12)(13).
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a written Activity Schedule/Plan available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The following items were missing in the Operational Policies: 747.501(6)(7)(11)(12)(13).
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a written Activity Schedule/Plan available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
HHSC inspection history
May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have verification of updated vacinations for each animal in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
- Staff background & training
  It was found during the inspection that they did not have verification of current First Aid/CPR.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have verification of updated vacinations for each animal in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
- Staff background & training
  It was found during the inspection that they did not have verification of current First Aid/CPR.
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  1 out of 1 records reviewed is missing 3 hours of management training.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(e)(2) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
- Staff background & training
  1 out of 1 records reviewed is missing 3 required training hours under this minimum standards.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(f) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training- Remaining training topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  1 out of 1 records reviewed is missing 3 hours of management training.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(e)(2) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
- Staff background & training
  1 out of 1 records reviewed is missing 3 required training hours under this minimum standards.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(f) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training- Remaining training topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Dancin Dolphins Daycare, 2123 E 30TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79404-2020 (operation ID 1080490, operation number 1489367), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
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