Lena Pope Early Learning Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 116 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Accredited
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1547285

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 2015

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent Apr 21, 2026. 7 of 22 visits and reports cited a standard. 8 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 12, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.3317Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

    During an investigation it was determined food was served after falling on the floor.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    During an investigation it was determined a child under 18 months was grabbed, pulled, and then picked up by one arm as a form of guidance.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 12, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by parent and health care professional.

    Corrected Feb 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 26, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.4601(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

    During an investigation it was determined a two-year-old child was using a bike recommended for ages three to seven years-old. Bike did not have handlebar covers as required by manufacture.

    Corrected Oct 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 1, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    Two out of ten employee files did not have a notarized affidavit to review at time of inspection.

    Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

    Medication listed on two food allergy emergency plan were not available at the operation. One medication required on a food allergy emergency plan was observed as expired at time of inspection and not labeled with the date brought to operation.

    Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Three out of eight up to date infant feeding instructions were not available for review at time of inspection.

    Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 9, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• May 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• May 15, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    A caregiver lifted a child off the floor by their hand which resulted in a minor injury to the child's left arm.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 14, 2022Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.305(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

    The operation failed to report within 48 hours a positive case COVID.

    Corrected Sep 14, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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