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Life Kids

12 critical, 12 serious findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 9, 2025.

1715 Sayers St, Lufkin, TX 75904 · (936) 899-5480

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsLufkin licensed centers, n=34

Critical findings12 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 16 investigations (52 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 9, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 7

74% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2021Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 94 places

Texas HHSC operation #1718883 · 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 carenot listed
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.

2026
Apr 30, 2026 to Jun 22, 202612 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- May 4, 2026 inspection
- May 4, 2026 inspection
- May 4, 2026 inspection
- May 4, 2026 inspection
- Apr 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Dec 16, 2025 to Dec 16, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
Dec 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operation did not have the parent's rights form for all of the children enrolled. The Director is going to correct this by having all the parents fill out the form and put a copy in the child's file.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Dec 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operation did not have the parent's rights form for all of the children enrolled. The Director is going to correct this by having all the parents fill out the form and put a copy in the child's file.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Dec 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operation did not have the parent's rights form for all of the children enrolled. The Director is going to correct this by having all the parents fill out the form and put a copy in the child's file.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Dec 10, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operation did not have the parent's rights form for all of the children enrolled. The Director is going to correct this by having all the parents fill out the form and put a copy in the child's file.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Dec 9, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was enough evidence to support that unusual punishment was used for discipline.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 9, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was enough evidence to support that unusual punishment was used for discipline.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 9, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was enough evidence to support that unusual punishment was used for discipline.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 9, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, there was enough evidence to support that unusual punishment was used for discipline.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Sep 9, 2025 to Sep 9, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
Jun 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were two infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting them updated.
  Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified Jun 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were two infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting them updated.
  Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified Jun 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were two infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting them updated.
  Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified Jun 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were two infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting them updated.
  Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified Jun 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The Fire Inspection expired on 2/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The van was not equipped with an electronic safety device. The van can fit more than 8 passengers. The Director is going to correct this by getting the alarm installed.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The Fire Inspection expired on 11/1/2023. The Director is going to correct this getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jul 31, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The van was not equipped with an electronic safety device. The van can fit more than 8 passengers. The Director is going to correct this by getting the alarm installed.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The Fire Inspection expired on 2/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The Fire Inspection expired on 11/1/2023. The Director is going to correct this getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jul 31, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The Fire Inspection expired on 2/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The van was not equipped with an electronic safety device. The van can fit more than 8 passengers. The Director is going to correct this by getting the alarm installed.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The Fire Inspection expired on 11/1/2023. The Director is going to correct this getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jul 31, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The van was not equipped with an electronic safety device. The van can fit more than 8 passengers. The Director is going to correct this by getting the alarm installed.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The Fire Inspection expired on 2/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The Fire Inspection expired on 11/1/2023. The Director is going to correct this getting the fire inspection done.
  Corrected Aug 7, 2024, verified Aug 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jan 10, 2024 to Jan 10, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 10, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Sep 22, 2023 to Sep 22, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 22, 2023 inspection
- Sep 22, 2023 inspection
- Sep 22, 2023 inspection
- Sep 22, 2023 inspection

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

Jan 31, 2023Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2023 as required.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 31, 2023Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2023 as required.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 31, 2023Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2023 as required.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 31, 2023Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2023 as required.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2023, verified Feb 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2022
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable for review. The director agreed to send a copy of the most recent fire inspection to Child Care Regulations by the compliance date.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2022, verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable for review. The director agreed to send a copy of the most recent fire inspection to Child Care Regulations by the compliance date.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2022, verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable for review. The director agreed to send a copy of the most recent fire inspection to Child Care Regulations by the compliance date.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2022, verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable for review. The director agreed to send a copy of the most recent fire inspection to Child Care Regulations by the compliance date.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2022, verified Oct 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Mar 2, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22nd, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 2, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22nd, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 2, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22nd, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 2, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22nd, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2022, verified Mar 3, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 2022 to Mar 1, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
2021
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  The director's employee file was not available for review during the inspection. The director's employee file will be sent to child care regulations by the compliance date.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2021, verified Oct 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.601(c).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  The director's employee file was not available for review during the inspection. The director's employee file will be sent to child care regulations by the compliance date.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2021, verified Oct 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.601(c).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  The director's employee file was not available for review during the inspection. The director's employee file will be sent to child care regulations by the compliance date.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2021, verified Oct 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.601(c).
Sep 30, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  The director's employee file was not available for review during the inspection. The director's employee file will be sent to child care regulations by the compliance date.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2021, verified Oct 15, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.601(c).

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