May 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Kids Cove Early Learning Center, LLC
3741 S Us Highway 69, Lufkin
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 170
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jul 27, 2023
- Phone
- 9366326969
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
4High risk
2Medium-high risk
2Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
12Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: Four infant feeding instructions were out of date. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-06.
Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The fire inspection expired on 11/29/2024. The Director is going to get this done. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-11.
Dec 2, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 26, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jul 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Oct 26, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-16. - Critical Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Inspector's note: Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-16.
Aug 21, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: The Department of Family and Protective Services found a child was neglected while in the care of the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-16. - Critical Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Inspector's note: Evidence supports a caregiver did not properly supervise a child in her care. The child was able to leave the operation, go through the operation's parking lot and to the 4-lane highway in front of the operation. Vehicles on the highway had to quickly stop to avoid contact with the child. The caregiver responsible for the child's supervision at the time this occurred is no longer employed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-16.
Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
May 17, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Inspector's note: The operational policies did not contain the information about the Promotion of Physical Activity. The Director is going to correct this. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-19. - Critical Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include the Safe Sleep information. The Director is going to correct this. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-19.
Apr 5, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 7, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.