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Carol Lamkin

4 critical, 52 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 22, 2024.

495 County Road 397, Gainesville, TX 76240 · (940) 736-4079

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 52 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 16 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 22, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious52 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2019Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1677650 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jun 16, 2026 to Jun 29, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 29, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 16, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 16, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 16, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 16, 2026 self-reported incident
2025
Nov 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records- Training Hours
  One caregiver was missing 21/24 required training hours.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(6).
Nov 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records- Training Hours
  One caregiver was missing 21/24 required training hours.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(6).
Nov 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records- Training Hours
  One caregiver was missing 21/24 required training hours.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(6).
Nov 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records- Training Hours
  One caregiver was missing 21/24 required training hours.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(6).
2024
Feb 15, 2024 to Dec 4, 20248 inspections
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- Dec 4, 2024 inspection
- Dec 4, 2024 inspection
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- Feb 15, 2024 inspection
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Jan 25, 2024Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has not met liabilty insurance requirements for five months.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.211(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Potty-Chairs
  Two potty training chairs were observed to contain urine and bodily fluids.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  An animal in the permit holder's home did not have a health statement at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  A rabbit was observed in the home in a cage. The permit holder did not notify the parents that the animal was in the home due the animal being temporarily located in the home because of inclement weather.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Caregivers did not wash their hands after coming into the home for outdoor activities.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  One infant in care did not have admission information.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Caregivers were observed bringing children inside the home from outdoor activities and did not have the children wash their hands.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(4).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Caregivers did not wash their hands after coming into the home for outdoor activities.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Potty-Chairs
  Two potty training chairs were observed to contain urine and bodily fluids.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has not met liabilty insurance requirements for five months.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.211(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Caregivers were observed bringing children inside the home from outdoor activities and did not have the children wash their hands.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  A rabbit was observed in the home in a cage. The permit holder did not notify the parents that the animal was in the home due the animal being temporarily located in the home because of inclement weather.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  One infant in care did not have admission information.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  An animal in the permit holder's home did not have a health statement at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  A rabbit was observed in the home in a cage. The permit holder did not notify the parents that the animal was in the home due the animal being temporarily located in the home because of inclement weather.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Caregivers did not wash their hands after coming into the home for outdoor activities.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  One infant in care did not have admission information.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has not met liabilty insurance requirements for five months.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.211(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Potty-Chairs
  Two potty training chairs were observed to contain urine and bodily fluids.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  An animal in the permit holder's home did not have a health statement at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Caregivers were observed bringing children inside the home from outdoor activities and did not have the children wash their hands.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(4).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Potty-Chairs
  Two potty training chairs were observed to contain urine and bodily fluids.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation has not met liabilty insurance requirements for five months.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.211(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  A rabbit was observed in the home in a cage. The permit holder did not notify the parents that the animal was in the home due the animal being temporarily located in the home because of inclement weather.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  One infant in care did not have admission information.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Caregivers did not wash their hands after coming into the home for outdoor activities.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  An animal in the permit holder's home did not have a health statement at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Caregivers were observed bringing children inside the home from outdoor activities and did not have the children wash their hands.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(4).
Jan 22, 2024Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder did not use good judgment when they unsecured an animal to feed it near children in care and then did not secure the animal once it was finished eating.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child sustained an injury requiring medical attention when they were bitten by a dog while in care at the child care home.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(2).
Jan 22, 2024Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder did not use good judgment when they unsecured an animal to feed it near children in care and then did not secure the animal once it was finished eating.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child sustained an injury requiring medical attention when they were bitten by a dog while in care at the child care home.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(2).
Jan 22, 2024Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder did not use good judgment when they unsecured an animal to feed it near children in care and then did not secure the animal once it was finished eating.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child sustained an injury requiring medical attention when they were bitten by a dog while in care at the child care home.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(2).
Jan 22, 2024Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder did not use good judgment when they unsecured an animal to feed it near children in care and then did not secure the animal once it was finished eating.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child sustained an injury requiring medical attention when they were bitten by a dog while in care at the child care home.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(2).
Jan 4, 2024 to Jan 4, 20244 investigations
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- Jan 4, 2024 assessment
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- Jan 4, 2024 assessment
2023
Dec 22, 2023Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2024, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Jan 4, 2024. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 22, 2023Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2024, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Jan 4, 2024. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 22, 2023Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2024, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Jan 4, 2024. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 22, 2023Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Jan 4, 2024. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2024, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
Dec 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
Dec 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Dec 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2023, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2023, verified Dec 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(a).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

Jan 11, 2023 to Jan 11, 20234 inspections
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2022
Jan 12, 2022 to Jan 12, 20224 inspections
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