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Kid Zone Childcare Center LLC

4 critical, 28 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 17, 2024.

1825 Sayers St, Lufkin, TX 75904 · (936) 899-6288

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsLufkin licensed centers, n=34

Critical findings4 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 8 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 17, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 7

74% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2023Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 102 places

Texas HHSC operation #1748826 · 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 schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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.

2025
Dec 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One out of four infant feeding instructions was out of date. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the parent coming and signing the feeding instructions.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The gas leak inspection expired on 6/2/2025. The Director is going to correct this by getting the gas leak inspection done.
  Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The gas leak inspection expired on 6/2/2025. The Director is going to correct this by getting the gas leak inspection done.
  Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One out of four infant feeding instructions was out of date. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the parent coming and signing the feeding instructions.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Dec 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The gas leak inspection expired on 6/2/2025. The Director is going to correct this by getting the gas leak inspection done.
  Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One out of four infant feeding instructions was out of date. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the parent coming and signing the feeding instructions.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Dec 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One out of four infant feeding instructions was out of date. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the parent coming and signing the feeding instructions.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The gas leak inspection expired on 6/2/2025. The Director is going to correct this by getting the gas leak inspection done.
  Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
Mar 12, 2025 to Mar 12, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Mar 12, 2025 inspection
- Mar 12, 2025 inspection
- Mar 12, 2025 inspection
2024
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  An employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
  Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the name and address of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
  This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports that a caregiver did not properly supervise two children which resulted in the children exiting the center and walking to their home which is about 50 yards from the center.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
  Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the contact numbers of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(5).
Dec 17, 2024Inspection
No findings
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  An employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
  Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the contact numbers of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
  This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports that a caregiver did not properly supervise two children which resulted in the children exiting the center and walking to their home which is about 50 yards from the center.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
  Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the name and address of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(4).
Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 17, 20242 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 17, 2024 inspection
- Dec 17, 2024 inspection
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  An employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
  This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports that a caregiver did not properly supervise two children which resulted in the children exiting the center and walking to their home which is about 50 yards from the center.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
  Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the contact numbers of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
  Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the name and address of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(4).
Dec 17, 2024Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  An employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
  This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports that a caregiver did not properly supervise two children which resulted in the children exiting the center and walking to their home which is about 50 yards from the center.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers
  Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the contact numbers of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
  Based on the information obtained through the DFPS investigation the name and address of the parents for both children were missing from the admission form.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(4).
Mar 7, 2024 to Dec 17, 20241 inspection and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 17, 2024 inspection
- Mar 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2024 complaint investigation
Jan 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  Three caregivers did not know the correct sanitation process order. The Director is going to correct this by having a training on the correct sanitation process.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was one feeding instruction that had not been updated. The Director was able to correct this at the inspection by having the parent updated the feeding instruction and sign it.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jan 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  Three caregivers did not know the correct sanitation process order. The Director is going to correct this by having a training on the correct sanitation process.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was one feeding instruction that had not been updated. The Director was able to correct this at the inspection by having the parent updated the feeding instruction and sign it.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jan 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was one feeding instruction that had not been updated. The Director was able to correct this at the inspection by having the parent updated the feeding instruction and sign it.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  Three caregivers did not know the correct sanitation process order. The Director is going to correct this by having a training on the correct sanitation process.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
Jan 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was one feeding instruction that had not been updated. The Director was able to correct this at the inspection by having the parent updated the feeding instruction and sign it.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  Three caregivers did not know the correct sanitation process order. The Director is going to correct this by having a training on the correct sanitation process.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).

Show 36 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jul 13, 2023 to Sep 11, 20234 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 11, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 11, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 11, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 11, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 25, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 25, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 25, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 25, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 13, 2023 inspection
- Jul 13, 2023 inspection
- Jul 13, 2023 inspection
- Jul 13, 2023 inspection
Jul 11, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  Employee files that were reviewed did not have the required orientation on the policy for reporting child maltreatment.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2023, verified Jul 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(3).
Jul 11, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  Employee files that were reviewed did not have the required orientation on the policy for reporting child maltreatment.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2023, verified Jul 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(3).
Jul 11, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  Employee files that were reviewed did not have the required orientation on the policy for reporting child maltreatment.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2023, verified Jul 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(3).
Jul 11, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  Employee files that were reviewed did not have the required orientation on the policy for reporting child maltreatment.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2023, verified Jul 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(3).
Jan 3, 2023 to Jun 28, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 28, 2023 inspection
- Jun 28, 2023 inspection
- Jun 28, 2023 inspection
- Jun 28, 2023 inspection
- Jan 3, 2023 inspection
- Jan 3, 2023 inspection
- Jan 3, 2023 inspection
- Jan 3, 2023 inspection
2022
Oct 21, 2022 to Oct 21, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 21, 2022 inspection
- Oct 21, 2022 inspection
- Oct 21, 2022 inspection
- Oct 21, 2022 inspection
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out of four children's records were missing the emergency contact address. The owner corrected this at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out of four children's records were missing the emergency contact address. The owner corrected this at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out of four children's records were missing the emergency contact address. The owner corrected this at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out of four children's records were missing the emergency contact address. The owner corrected this at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.605(6).
Jul 14, 2022 to Jul 14, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 14, 2022 inspection
- Jul 14, 2022 inspection
- Jul 14, 2022 inspection
- Jul 14, 2022 inspection

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