Lil' Elks Early Learning Center
339 MEMORY LN, Evant, TX 76525 · Coryell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sandra Doyle
- Phone
- (254) 471-5536
- Regulated since
- Feb 20, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1313600 · number 1679426
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
It was observed that the bottle of a 5 month old infant was propped with a blanket. The bottle was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Food & allergies Serious
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A group of individuals without background checks were observed to have access to children in care. The group was observed leaving during the inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Other
Infant feeding instructions for two infants were last updated in March.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Other
Two of four children's files reviewed were lacking physician signed health statements.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two of four children's files reviewed were lacking updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Records & paperwork
One of four personnel files reviewed was observed to be missing a valid photo ID, Affidavits 2985 & 2912, and a high school diploma.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One infant, 4 months old was observed in a classroom with a 2 year old child creating an age gap over 18 months. The two year old was moved up to the older classroom during the inspection bringing the deficiency into compliance.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-12.
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Food & allergies
Multiple infant bottles and cups were observed to be unlabeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
A small slide was observed on the playground without the required loose fill. The operation will be receiving loose fill for the playground.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One of three children's files was found to be missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver was found to be missing photo identification and documentation of education on file.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed that the outdoor play yard had one exit gate.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-24.
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Safety & premises
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.