Lipan Early Learning Center
211 N KICKAPOO ST, Lipan, TX 76462 · Hood County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shelby Dalton
- Phone
- (254) 646-3350
- Regulated since
- Jan 10, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 298669 · number 862391
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (3) |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Food & allergies (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Annual training was not current for the required topics in standard 746.1311(e).
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & 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.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Staff background & 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.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Records & paperwork
3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-19.
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Food & allergies
Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 27, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Safety & premises
A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Records & paperwork
One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Other
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Oct 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other Serious
A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregivers CPR training was online only.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Safety & premises
There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-17.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-17.
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Staff background & training
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
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.
HHSC 746.3420(5) — Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-11.
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Food & allergies
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