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The Kid's Depot Early Learning Center

4 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 17, 2024.

1001 Renfro Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901 · (936) 639-3400

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLufkin licensed centers, n=34

Serious findings0 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 17, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 7

74% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2018Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 102

Texas HHSC operation #1679801 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2026
Mar 2, 2026 to Mar 2, 20264 inspections
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2025
Mar 28, 2025 to Mar 28, 20254 inspections
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2024
Apr 22, 2024 to Apr 22, 20244 inspections
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Apr 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were three infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to get them updated and sent to Licensing.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 17, 2024. Standard 746.2421(b).
Apr 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were three infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to get them updated and sent to Licensing.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 17, 2024. Standard 746.2421(b).
Apr 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were three infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to get them updated and sent to Licensing.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 17, 2024. Standard 746.2421(b).
Apr 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There were three infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to get them updated and sent to Licensing.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 17, 2024. Standard 746.2421(b).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 22, 2023 to May 22, 20234 inspections
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- May 22, 2023 inspection
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- May 22, 2023 inspection
2022
Jun 14, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant feeding instruction had not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instruction updated.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 14, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant feeding instruction had not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instruction updated.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 14, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant feeding instruction had not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instruction updated.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jun 14, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant feeding instruction had not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instruction updated.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Mar 1, 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 22, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 2, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 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 22, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 2, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 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 22, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 2, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 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 22, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 2, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).

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