Lil' Elks Early Learning Center, Evant TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

3 critical and 3 serious findings across 5 visits. Most recent critical finding: May 18, 2026. Latest visit Jun 4, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings3 · Texas median 1

54% of Texas licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings3 · Texas median 2

74% of Texas licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 2 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

May 18, 2026InspectionCriticalRequirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop BottlesTexas: HighVerified corrected Jun 1, 2026

“It was observed that the bottle of a 5 month old infant was propped with a blanket.”Texas HHSC inspector, May 18, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

May 8, 2026InspectionCriticalAP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605Texas: High+ 4 more findings from this visit: required immunizations, health statement on file within 1 week of…, infant feeding instructions not updated, …Verified corrected May 18, 2026

6findings in 36 months6verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours7 am–5:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Coryell
License number: 1679426
Date issued: Feb 20, 2019
Licensed capacity: 53 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

5 recorded visits · 6 available findings.

3Critical findings

3Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

3 visits

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20263 visits · 6 recorded findings

Jun 4, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 18, 2026Inspection1 finding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Critical
It was observed that the bottle of a 5 month old infant was propped with a blanket. The bottle was removed during the inspection.
State verification recorded Jun 1, 2026.
Standard 746.2419(3) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026012176
Visit source ID
905592483
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May 8, 2026Inspection5 findings
Required Immunizations
Critical
Two of four children's files reviewed were lacking updated immunization records.
State verification recorded Jun 1, 2026.
Standard 746.613(a) · Required Immunizations
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 22, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025895917
Visit source ID
905592482
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Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Serious
Two of four children's files reviewed were lacking physician signed health statements.
State verification recorded Jun 1, 2026.
Standard 746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 22, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025855743
Visit source ID
905592482
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Serious
Infant feeding instructions for two infants were last updated in March.
State verification recorded Jun 1, 2026.
Standard 746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 22, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025775686
Visit source ID
905592482
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Background-check eligibility
Critical
A group of individuals without background checks were observed to have access to children in care. The group was observed leaving during the inspection.
State verification recorded May 18, 2026.
Standard 745.621(a)(7) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025976322
Visit source ID
905592482
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Required Personnel Records
Serious
One of four personnel files reviewed was observed to be missing a valid photo ID, Affidavits 2985 & 2912, and a high school diploma.
State verification recorded Jun 1, 2026.
Standard 746.901 · Required Personnel Records
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 22, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025855744
Visit source ID
905592482
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Oct 12, 2023Inspection
3 findings
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Serious
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.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Oct 12, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025992561
Visit source ID
905592479
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Serious
Multiple infant bottles and cups were observed to be unlabeled.
State verification recorded Oct 31, 2023.
Standard 746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025791751
Visit source ID
905592479
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Serious
A small slide was observed on the playground without the required loose fill. The operation will be receiving loose fill for the playground.
State verification recorded Jan 24, 2024.
Standard 746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 27, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025831753
Visit source ID
905592479
Oct 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings
Required Personnel Records
Serious
One caregiver was found to be missing photo identification and documentation of education on file.
State verification recorded Nov 15, 2022.
Standard 746.901 · Required Personnel Records
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 11, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025762744
Visit source ID
905592478
Children's Records - Health Statement
Serious
One of three children's files was found to be missing a health statement.
State verification recorded Nov 15, 2022.
Standard 746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 11, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025922977
Visit source ID
905592478

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Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection

5 recorded visits · 6 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

Required Immunizations

Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Background-check eligibility

Required Personnel Records

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

Required Personnel Records

Children's Records - Health Statement

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Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection

5 recorded visits · 6 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

Required Immunizations

Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Background-check eligibility

Required Personnel Records

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

Required Personnel Records

Children's Records - Health Statement

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