Storybook Hollow Childcare And Learning Center
607 S CHESTNUT ST, Lufkin, TX 75901 · Angelina County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kim Hughes
- Phone
- (936) 632-1543
- Regulated since
- Sep 8, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1155902 · number 1547761
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Safety & premises (6) |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 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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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 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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Jul 7, 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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Jul 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 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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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 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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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were two groups of children on the playground. One group was nine 2-3 year olds with one caregiver and the other group was eight 12-24 mo olds with a SAG of 24mos with one caregiver. The caregiver of the 2-3 year olds left the playground and went to the bathroom, leaving the outdoor groups combined and out of ratio. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning to the playground.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a trash can in each bathroom without lids. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the trash cans with lids.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Safety & premises
There were two play structures on the playground that did not have the required amount of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were two groups of children on the playground. One group was nine 2-3 year olds with one caregiver and the other group was eight 12-24 mo olds with a SAG of 24mos with one caregiver. The caregiver of the 2-3 year olds left the playground and went to the bathroom, leaving the outdoor groups combined and out of ratio. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning to the playground.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a trash can in each bathroom without lids. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the trash cans with lids.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Safety & premises
There were two play structures on the playground that did not have the required amount of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2025 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 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were caregivers that did not know the correct sanitizing procedures.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The Diaper Changing mat in the 2 year old room had a tear. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-09. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The Fire Inspection expired. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were caregivers that did not know the correct sanitizing procedures.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The Diaper Changing mat in the 2 year old room had a tear. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-09. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The Fire Inspection expired. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 6, 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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May 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 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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Dec 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
One employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver in charge of a group of children used her personal cell phone to video a child to send the video to a person who was not present at the operation.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver present and in charge of a group of a group of children did not have current CPR and First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver placed an infant child on a changing table and did not keep her hand on the child to reduce the risk of rolling/falling from the changing table. This allowed the child to fall from the changing table without any intervention from the caregiver.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(2) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver placed an infant on the changing table and turned her body away, no longer looking at the in infant. The infant rolled off the changing table.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(3) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
One employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver in charge of a group of children used her personal cell phone to video a child to send the video to a person who was not present at the operation.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver present and in charge of a group of a group of children did not have current CPR and First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver placed an infant child on a changing table and did not keep her hand on the child to reduce the risk of rolling/falling from the changing table. This allowed the child to fall from the changing table without any intervention from the caregiver.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(2) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver placed an infant on the changing table and turned her body away, no longer looking at the in infant. The infant rolled off the changing table.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(3) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a person caring for children who did not have a background check submitted. The Director corrected this by having the person leave and is entering her background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were a few tears in the diaper changing mat in the toddler room. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by covering the tears with duct tape and will replacing the mat tomorrow.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection expired one 8-23-23. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a person caring for children who did not have a background check submitted. The Director corrected this by having the person leave and is entering her background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were a few tears in the diaper changing mat in the toddler room. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by covering the tears with duct tape and will replacing the mat tomorrow.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection expired one 8-23-23. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were two clasrooms seen during the walk through were children were watching a cartoon during breakfast. The caregviers corrected this at the time of the inspection by turning off the televisions.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
There was a piece of climbing equipment that did not have the required amout of loose fill. The Director is going to correct this by getting more loose fill and upping supervision until the lose fill is installed.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Other
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were two clasrooms seen during the walk through were children were watching a cartoon during breakfast. The caregviers corrected this at the time of the inspection by turning off the televisions.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
There was a piece of climbing equipment that did not have the required amout of loose fill. The Director is going to correct this by getting more loose fill and upping supervision until the lose fill is installed.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two bottles in the infant room were not labeled. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by labeling the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the two year old room had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two bottles in the infant room were not labeled. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by labeling the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the two year old room had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
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Food & allergies
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