Lions And Lambs Childcare
13730 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703 · Smith County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 43
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jenifer Elizalde
- Phone
- (903) 707-7650
- Regulated since
- Aug 20, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1474377 · number 1794338
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (12), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | Safety & premises (4), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
While reviewing the operational policies during the HASA, the operation did not have information of the parents' rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Safety & premises
While revewing the emergency preparedness drills, the fire drills were conducted in January 2026 and Aprill 2026. No other fire drills were completed.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
While reviewing the operational policies during the HASA, the operation did not have information of the parents' rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Safety & premises
While revewing the emergency preparedness drills, the fire drills were conducted in January 2026 and Aprill 2026. No other fire drills were completed.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
While doing a walk through of the operation, there was an infant observed in a restrictive device asleep.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios
While doing a walk through of the operation, 3 children were observed sitting in a bucket table without being strapped in. This was corrected when the caregiver buckled the children.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-11.
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Supervision & ratios
While doing an inspection, the operation did not have access to the personnel files.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
While doing a walk through of the operation, there was an infant observed in a restrictive device asleep.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios
While doing a walk through of the operation, 3 children were observed sitting in a bucket table without being strapped in. This was corrected when the caregiver buckled the children.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-11.
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Supervision & ratios
While doing an inspection, the operation did not have access to the personnel files.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent at the end of the day a less serious injury.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent at the end of the day a less serious injury.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It was learned during the investigation the infant room has been watching tv while in care.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence showing an infant sleeping with a bib on while at the operation.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Other
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Jan 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It was learned during the investigation the infant room has been watching tv while in care.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence showing an infant sleeping with a bib on while at the operation.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a classroom with 7 students with students under the age of 2. It was brought to the caregivers attention, and turned off while licensing was in the building.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a classroom with 7 students with students under the age of 2. It was brought to the caregivers attention, and turned off while licensing was in the building.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-24.
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Other
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During an inspection, it was observed an 10 month old infant eating a snack at the bucket table without being strapped in. The table did not have any straps in any of the seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
During a review of the emergency practice drills, it was observed no fire drills has been conducted since January 29, 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During an inspection, it was observed an 10 month old infant eating a snack at the bucket table without being strapped in. The table did not have any straps in any of the seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
During a review of the emergency practice drills, it was observed no fire drills has been conducted since January 29, 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During a walk through inspection, it was observed in one classroom holes in the wall throughout the room. Photos were taken and reviewed with the director. Compliance was met while licensing was still in the building.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During a walk through inspection, it was observed in one classroom holes in the wall throughout the room. Photos were taken and reviewed with the director. Compliance was met while licensing was still in the building.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-04.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During an inspection of the building, it was observed 3 infants in their classroom with the tv on for an unknown amount of time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the tv off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-20.
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Other
During a review of files, it was observed no infant feeding instructions were made available.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a 5 month old infant sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child and put them in their crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During an inspection of the building, it was observed 3 infants in their classroom with the tv on for an unknown amount of time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the tv off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-20.
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Other
During a review of files, it was observed no infant feeding instructions were made available.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a 5 month old infant sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child and put them in their crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-20.
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Other
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During a walk through of the building, none of the classrooms had a posted activity plan.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the infant classroom, it was observed one infant sleeping in their crib while being swaddled. The infant does not have a sleep exemption form present at the center and this was corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During a walk through of the building, none of the classrooms had a posted activity plan.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the infant classroom, it was observed one infant sleeping in their crib while being swaddled. The infant does not have a sleep exemption form present at the center and this was corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-30.
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Other
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Mar 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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