Lipan Early Learning Center

• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Inspector's note: Annual training was not current for the required topics in standard 746.1311(e). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.

• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Inspector's note: Annual training was not current for the required topics in standard 746.1311(e). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have proof of annual training for their last 12 months of employment from 7-25-24 to 7-25-25. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-21.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Inspector's note: 1 caregiver did not have proof of pre-service training or proof of pre-service exemption. The same employee also did not have proof of orientation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  Inspector's note: 3 caregivers did not have photo identification on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-30.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Inspector's note: Only one of the two required snack components was observed being served during snack time. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-22.
• Critical Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
  Inspector's note: A baby walker was observed at the outdoor play area for use by infants. This was corrected at inspection by its removal. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Report Change in Controlling Person
  Inspector's note: The director was not added as a controlling person within the required timeframe. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
  Inspector's note: Two employees did not have acknowledgments checked, signed and dated for receipt of operational policies and personnel policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-30.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have a photo ID on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-30.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Inspector's note: Three caregivers did not have cmpleted orientation statements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-30.
• Critical Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
  Inspector's note: One caregiver who supervises children under 24 months old did not have verifcation of training on file for the following: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome Understanding early childhood brain development. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-30.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: One employee did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. The form was on file, but it was not notarized. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-30.
• Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was alone with 6 children in a classroom while having a provisional background check with a condition that they cannot be left alone with a child or group of children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-30.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: A loose-fitting crib sheet was observed in a crib used by an infant under 12 months old. The infant was present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-29.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Designating Director
  Inspector's note: The director designated by the permit holder does not meet director requirements, as the conditions under the director variance were not met. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-20.

• Critical Complying with Laws and Rules
  Inspector's note: Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review. The director stated that documentation was now being maintained, but that it was not available on-site, as required by the variance. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-21.

• Critical Complying with Laws and Rules
  Inspector's note: Conditions regarding maintaining documentation for a director variance were not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-03.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  Inspector's note: A caregiver told a child that they would scream in their ear if the child did not stop screaming. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-15.
• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: The operation did not report known prohibited punishment by a caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-15.
• Non-critical Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
  Inspector's note: The director did not take appropriate steps to redirect a caregiver's behaviors regarding guidance and discipline. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-15.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: Two children in care were spanked by a caregiver. The caregiver has also threatened to spank the same two children. The caregiver has also swatted the same two children with a fly swatter to get their attention. The caregiver bit one of those two children as a way to show the child how it felt after the child bit another child. The caregiver forcefully yanked a child up by the arm when the child was crying and not listening to the caregiver's directions. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-15.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not demonstrate positive interaction with a child to accommodate the child's emotional needs. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One child did not have immunization records. One child's immunization record did not have verification by the physician. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-14.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: One caregivers CPR training was online only. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-14.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: There was no documentation to verify that a fire drill was conducted in February of 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-31.