Lyford C.i.s.d. Child Development Center
12963 HIGH SCHOOL CIR, Lyford, TX 78569 · Willacy County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ruth Guajardo
- Phone
- (956) 347-3906
- Regulated since
- Jul 27, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 252139 · number 839902
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 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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May 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 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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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 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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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 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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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 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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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 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 20, 2022 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 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a substitute staff who did not have the required background check and was in charge of a classroom.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Staff background & training
Out of the staff files reviewed there werre 2 staff with no prior experience who did not receive the 24 hours of pre-service training. One staff only received 8 while the other only completed 14 hours.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Other
The caregiver in the toddler room was heard disciplining a child by telling them they could not go outside instead of redirecting the behavior using positive statements.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Safety & premises
Of all the children's files reviewed, 3 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a substitute staff who did not have the required background check and was in charge of a classroom.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Staff background & training
Out of the staff files reviewed there werre 2 staff with no prior experience who did not receive the 24 hours of pre-service training. One staff only received 8 while the other only completed 14 hours.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Other
The caregiver in the toddler room was heard disciplining a child by telling them they could not go outside instead of redirecting the behavior using positive statements.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Safety & premises
Of all the children's files reviewed, 3 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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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.