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Lena Pope Early Learning Center

3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Tarrant County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Lena Pope Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 116 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 11). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #112 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #112 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
2High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication4
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios1
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
Medium HighMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
During an investigation it was determined food was served after falling on the floor.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
Medium HighFeb 12, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by parent and health care professional.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
Medium HighAug 26, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
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.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
MediumApr 1, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three out of eight up to date infant feeding instructions were not available for review at time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025
Medium HighApr 1, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
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.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2025
Medium LowApr 1, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Two out of ten employee files did not have a notarized affidavit to review at time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2025
HighMay 15, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver lifted a child off the floor by their hand which resulted in a minor injury to the child's left arm.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
Medium HighSep 14, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
The operation failed to report within 48 hours a positive case COVID.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2022
MediumOct 7, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child in care did not have an immunization schedule on file.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2021
Medium HighOct 7, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One child did not have a current immunization record on file.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity116 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 27, 2015
DirectorMariah Hubbard
Phone8172552562
State operation #1547285

Common questions

Does Lena Pope Early Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Lena Pope Early Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lena Pope Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Lena Pope Early Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lena Pope Early Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lena Pope Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 12, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lena Pope Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #112 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lena Pope Early Learning Center last inspected?

Apr 21, 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 1547285 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.