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Lions and Lambs Childcare

Tyler, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

11 state inspections, last 2 years
18 deficiencies on the state’s summary
8 high or medium-high risk
September 17, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued August 20, 2024
Capacity
43 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1794338

Where

13730 State Highway 155 S
Tyler, TX 75703

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 5
  • Medium-high 3
  • Medium 10
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
August 10, 2026High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was observed sleeping while supervising a group of children.”
September 8, 2026
June 18, 2026Medium746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
State’s note: “While reviewing the operational policies during the HASA, the operation did not have information of the parents' rights.”
June 26, 2026
June 18, 2026Medium High746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
State’s note: “While revewing the emergency preparedness drills, the fire drills were conducted in January 2026 and Aprill 2026. No other fire drills were completed.”
June 18, 2026
June 11, 2026Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “While doing an inspection, the operation did not have access to the personnel files.”
June 12, 2026
June 11, 2026Medium746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
State’s note: “While doing a walk through of the operation, 3 children were observed sitting in a bucket table without being strapped in. This was corrected when the caregiver buckled the children.”
At the inspection
June 11, 2026High746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
State’s note: “While doing a walk through of the operation, there was an infant observed in a restrictive device asleep.”
June 11, 2026
April 16, 2026Medium746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
State’s note: “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent at the end of the day a less serious injury.”
May 15, 2026
January 16, 2026Medium746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State’s note: “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It was learned during the investigation the infant room has been watching tv while in care.”
February 12, 2026
January 16, 2026High746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
State’s note: “This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence showing an infant sleeping with a bib on while at the operation.”
February 12, 2026
September 24, 2025Medium746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State’s note: “During a walk through of the building, it was observed a classroom with 7 students with students under the age of 2. It was brought to the caregivers attention, and turned off while licensing was in the building.”
At the inspection
August 8, 2025Medium746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
State’s note: “During a review of the emergency practice drills, it was observed no fire drills has been conducted since January 29, 2025.”
September 5, 2025
August 8, 2025Medium High746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
State’s note: “During an inspection, it was observed an 10 month old infant eating a snack at the bucket table without being strapped in. The table did not have any straps in any of the seats.”
August 29, 2025
February 4, 2025Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “During a walk through inspection, it was observed in one classroom holes in the wall throughout the room. Photos were taken and reviewed with the director. Compliance was met while licensing was still in the building.”
At the inspection
June 20, 2024Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “During a review of files, it was observed no infant feeding instructions were made available.”
June 28, 2024
June 20, 2024Medium746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State’s note: “During an inspection of the building, it was observed 3 infants in their classroom with the tv on for an unknown amount of time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the tv off.”
At the inspection
June 20, 2024High746.2426(a)(2) - 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
State’s note: “During a walk through of the building, it was observed a 5 month old infant sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child and put them in their crib.”
At the inspection
May 30, 2024Medium746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
State’s note: “During a walk through of the building, none of the classrooms had a posted activity plan.”
June 7, 2024
May 30, 2024High746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
State’s note: “During a walk through of the infant classroom, it was observed one infant sleeping in their crib while being swaddled. The infant does not have a sleep exemption form present at the center and this was corrected at the time of inspection.”
At the inspection

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Lions and Lambs Childcare?

Texas HHSC's file lists 11 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 17, 2026. 8 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Lions and Lambs Childcare have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 18: 5 high-risk, 3 medium-high-risk, 10 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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