The Learning Station Preschool, Lufkin TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 6 serious findings across 6 visits. Most recent critical finding: Aug 4, 2026. Latest visit Sep 9, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings1 · Lufkin median 1

55% of Lufkin licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings6 · Lufkin median 1

71% of Lufkin licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Aug 4, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalStaff present before background check clearedTexas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High+ 3 more findings from this visit: hazard in an area children use, director's absence - qualified caregiver in…, director's absence - employees know who is…Verified corrected Sep 9, 2026

“Three caregivers were present with pending background checks during a recent DFPS investigation at the facility.”Texas HHSC inspector, Aug 4, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jan 13, 2025InspectionSeriousEmergency contact missing from child's fileTexas: Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact · Medium High+ 1 more finding from this visit: training requirements for employees,…Corrected during the visit

Feb 27, 2024InspectionSeriousChairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerTexas: MediumCorrected during the visit

7findings in 36 months4verified corrected by Texas3corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours6 am–7:30 pmMonday–Friday

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

License type: Full Permit
County: Angelina
License number: 1729006
Date issued: Apr 11, 2022
Licensed capacity: 102 children

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Infant · Full-time

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

6 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

1Critical findings

6Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

3 visits

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20262 visits · 4 recorded findings

Sep 9, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Aug 4, 2026Complaint investigation4 findings
Background-check eligibility
Critical
Three caregivers were present with pending background checks during a recent DFPS investigation at the facility. The caregivers were removed by DFPS staff.
State verification recorded Sep 9, 2026.
Standard 745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 4, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026685527
Visit source ID
905943713
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Serious
A child had access to a toy ring during naptime and choked on the ring as a result. The child was uninjured. No medical attention was sought.
State verification recorded Sep 9, 2026.
Standard 746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 4, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026681673
Visit source ID
905943713
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Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Serious
Evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation revealed that a qualified person was not left in charge during the director?s recent absence.
State verification recorded Sep 9, 2026.
Standard 746.1013(a) · Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 4, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026694590
Visit source ID
905943713
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Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Serious
Evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation revealed that multiple caregivers were unaware of who was in charge during the director?s recent absence.
State verification recorded Sep 9, 2026.
Standard 746.1013(c) · Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 4, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026697083
Visit source ID
905943713
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20251 visit · 0 recorded findings

Dec 10, 2025Inspection
No findings recorded

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Sep 8, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Mar 20, 2023Inspection
1 finding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Serious
The infant feeding instructions for March have all been signed but not dated by the parent. The Director is going to get the parents to date the infant feeding instructions and send them to Licensing.
State verification recorded Mar 21, 2023.
Standard 746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Mar 21, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026438573
Visit source ID
905854481
Aug 31, 2022Inspection
1 finding
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Serious
The sanitation inspection expired on 8/3/202022. The Director is going to get the health inspection done.
State verification recorded Sep 9, 2022.
Standard 746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 7, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026432306
Visit source ID
905854480
May 4, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Apr 4, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Serious
There were three pieces of climbing equipment on the playground that did not have the required amount of loose fill. The Director is going to correct this by removing the climbing equipment and upping supervision until the equipment is removed.
State verification recorded Feb 15, 2022.
Standard 746.4907(a)(2) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 14, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026332820
Visit source ID
905854477
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Serious
Two infant feeding instructions have not been updated. Th director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
State verification recorded Feb 10, 2022.
Standard 746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 10, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026252220
Visit source ID
905854477
Dec 16, 2021Inspection
No findings recorded
Nov 4, 2021Complaint investigation
No findings recorded

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Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection

6 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

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Background-check eligibility

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Annual Sanitation Inspection

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection

6 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Background-check eligibility

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Annual Sanitation Inspection

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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