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Egg-ceptional Learning Center

2020 Martin Luther King Blvd, Palestine, TX 75803 · Anderson County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Egg-ceptional Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Palestine, TX, licensed for up to 65 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 57% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 8 centers in Palestine and better than 64% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 64%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#5 of 8 centers in Palestine
4High risk
3Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 18 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios3
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There is evidence stating a caregiver pulled a child’s arm as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
HighNov 13, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
While doing a walk through, 1 caregiver was supervising a group of children at nap time without a background determination of "Eligible", "Provisionally Eligible With Conditions", or "Eligible With Conditions". This was corrected when the operation sent the caregiver home.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
While doing a walk through, one class was over ratio by have 10 children with one caregiver for a group of 18-24 months. This was corrected when the operation moved a child to another group.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 20, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence §746.305(a)(1)
This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. The operation did not notify CCR when they had to close due to a lack of running water and gas leak.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.5015(c)
During a walk through of the playground, there was a water hose on the ground and one on the sidewalk while children were on the playground at the time. The operation corrected this at inspection when they rolled up the hoses and put them away.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 30, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a caregiver supervising a group of 7 children without an active background. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 18, 2023InspectionSleep safety
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 §746.2426(a)(2)
During a walk through of the building, it was observed an infant sleeping in a restive device for roughly 5 minutes. This was soon corrected.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity65 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 5, 2024
DirectorKierra Butler
Phone9034800132
State operation #1783037

Common questions

Does Egg-ceptional Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Egg-ceptional Learning Center’s hours?

5 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Egg-ceptional Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Egg-ceptional Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 28, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Egg-ceptional Learning Center compare with other daycares in Palestine?

It is #5 of 8 centers in Palestine by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 64% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Egg-ceptional Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1783037 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.