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Egg-Ceptional Learning Center

13 critical, 12 serious findings across 99 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 28, 2026.

2020 Martin Luther King Blvd, Palestine, TX 75803 · (903) 480-0132

At a glance

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

Critical findings13 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 67 inspections and 32 investigations (99 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 28, 2026.

Critical13 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2024Full Permit

Practical5a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 65 places

Texas HHSC operation #1783037 · 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 careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night careyes
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
Jul 31, 2026 to Sep 10, 202611 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 10, 2026 inspection
- Sep 10, 2026 inspection
- Sep 10, 2026 inspection
- Aug 5, 2026 inspection
- Aug 5, 2026 inspection
- Aug 5, 2026 inspection
- Aug 5, 2026 inspection
- Aug 3, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 3, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 3, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 3, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jul 31, 2026 inspection
- Jul 31, 2026 inspection
- Jul 31, 2026 inspection
- Jul 31, 2026 inspection
Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There is evidence stating a caregiver pulled a child?s arm as a form of discipline.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified Sep 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jan 21, 2026 to Apr 17, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 17, 2026 inspection
- Apr 17, 2026 inspection
- Apr 17, 2026 inspection
- Apr 17, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
2025
Nov 24, 2025 to Nov 24, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  While doing a walk through, 1 caregiver was supervising a group of children at nap time without a background determination of "Eligible", "Provisionally Eligible With Conditions", or "Eligible With Conditions". This was corrected when the operation sent the caregiver home.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  While doing a walk through, 1 caregiver was supervising a group of children at nap time without a background determination of "Eligible", "Provisionally Eligible With Conditions", or "Eligible With Conditions". This was corrected when the operation sent the caregiver home.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  While doing a walk through, 1 caregiver was supervising a group of children at nap time without a background determination of "Eligible", "Provisionally Eligible With Conditions", or "Eligible With Conditions". This was corrected when the operation sent the caregiver home.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  While doing a walk through, 1 caregiver was supervising a group of children at nap time without a background determination of "Eligible", "Provisionally Eligible With Conditions", or "Eligible With Conditions". This was corrected when the operation sent the caregiver home.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Nov 12, 2025 to Nov 12, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2025 complaint investigation
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  While doing a walk through, one class was over ratio by have 10 children with one caregiver for a group of 18-24 months. This was corrected when the operation moved a child to another group.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  While doing a walk through, one class was over ratio by have 10 children with one caregiver for a group of 18-24 months. This was corrected when the operation moved a child to another group.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  While doing a walk through, one class was over ratio by have 10 children with one caregiver for a group of 18-24 months. This was corrected when the operation moved a child to another group.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  While doing a walk through, one class was over ratio by have 10 children with one caregiver for a group of 18-24 months. This was corrected when the operation moved a child to another group.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Apr 26, 2025 to Sep 18, 20258 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 18, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 18, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 18, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 18, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- May 2, 2025 inspection
- May 2, 2025 inspection
- May 2, 2025 inspection
- May 2, 2025 inspection
- Apr 26, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 26, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 26, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 26, 2025 complaint investigation
Feb 20, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
  This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. The operation did not notify CCR when they had to close due to a lack of running water and gas leak.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(1).
Feb 20, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
  This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. The operation did not notify CCR when they had to close due to a lack of running water and gas leak.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(1).
Feb 20, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
  This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. The operation did not notify CCR when they had to close due to a lack of running water and gas leak.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(1).
Feb 20, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
  This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. The operation did not notify CCR when they had to close due to a lack of running water and gas leak.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(1).
Feb 4, 2025 to Feb 4, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 4, 2025 inspection
- Feb 4, 2025 inspection
- Feb 4, 2025 inspection
- Feb 4, 2025 inspection
2024
Aug 29, 2024 to Aug 29, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
Jan 3, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During a walk through of the playground, there was a water hose on the ground and one on the sidewalk while children were on the playground at the time. The operation corrected this at inspection when they rolled up the hoses and put them away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
Jan 3, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During a walk through of the playground, there was a water hose on the ground and one on the sidewalk while children were on the playground at the time. The operation corrected this at inspection when they rolled up the hoses and put them away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
Jan 3, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During a walk through of the playground, there was a water hose on the ground and one on the sidewalk while children were on the playground at the time. The operation corrected this at inspection when they rolled up the hoses and put them away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
Jan 3, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During a walk through of the playground, there was a water hose on the ground and one on the sidewalk while children were on the playground at the time. The operation corrected this at inspection when they rolled up the hoses and put them away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5015(c).
2023
Oct 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a caregiver supervising a group of 7 children without an active background. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a caregiver supervising a group of 7 children without an active background. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a caregiver supervising a group of 7 children without an active background. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a caregiver supervising a group of 7 children without an active background. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 25, 2023 to Oct 25, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 25, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 25, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 25, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 25, 2023 complaint investigation
Oct 18, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed an infant sleeping in a restive device for roughly 5 minutes. This was soon corrected.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
Oct 18, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed an infant sleeping in a restive device for roughly 5 minutes. This was soon corrected.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
Oct 18, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed an infant sleeping in a restive device for roughly 5 minutes. This was soon corrected.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
Oct 18, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  During a walk through of the building, it was observed an infant sleeping in a restive device for roughly 5 minutes. This was soon corrected.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
Sep 28, 2023 to Sep 28, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection

Show 4 older visits, not counted above

Aug 1, 2023 to Aug 1, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 1, 2023 inspection
- Aug 1, 2023 inspection
- Aug 1, 2023 inspection
- Aug 1, 2023 inspection

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