Lions and Lambs Childcare
Licensed Center · Tyler, Smith County, TX · Operation No. 1794338
Lions and Lambs Childcare holds a Full Permit issued August 20, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 17 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 20, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
43 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
13730 State Highway 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703-6628
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
17
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 3 · Medium 10 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Report | 2 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
June 18, 2026 Standard § 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing the operational policies during the HASA, the operation did not have information of the parents' rights.
Corrected: June 26, 2026
June 18, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
While revewing the emergency preparedness drills, the fire drills were conducted in January 2026 and Aprill 2026. No other fire drills were completed.
Corrected: June 18, 2026
June 11, 2026 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 11, 2026
June 11, 2026 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
While doing a walk through of the operation, there was an infant observed in a restrictive device asleep.
Corrected: June 11, 2026
June 11, 2026 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While doing an inspection, the operation did not have access to the personnel files.
Corrected: June 12, 2026
April 16, 2026 Standard § 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 15, 2026
January 16, 2026 Standard § 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 12, 2026
January 16, 2026 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 12, 2026
September 24, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 24, 2025
August 8, 2025 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 29, 2025
August 8, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During a review of the emergency practice drills, it was observed no fire drills has been conducted since January 29, 2025.
Corrected: September 5, 2025
February 4, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 4, 2025
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.2426(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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 20, 2024
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During a review of files, it was observed no infant feeding instructions were made available.
Corrected: June 28, 2024
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 20, 2024
May 30, 2024 Standard § 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024 Standard § 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During a walk through of the building, none of the classrooms had a posted activity plan.
Corrected: June 7, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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