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Lions and Lambs Childcare

13730 State Highway 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703 · Smith County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Lions and Lambs Childcare is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 4 of them high-risk. 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 35% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #43 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #43 of 49 centers in Tyler
4High risk
3Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 16 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards5
Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety3
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 18, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
While reviewing the operational policies during the HASA, the operation did not have information of the parents' rights.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026
Medium HighJun 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
While revewing the emergency preparedness drills, the fire drills were conducted in January 2026 and Aprill 2026. No other fire drills were completed.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026
MediumJun 11, 2026InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
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 during the visit
MediumJun 11, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
While doing an inspection, the operation did not have access to the personnel files.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026
HighJun 11, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
While doing a walk through of the operation, there was an infant observed in a restrictive device asleep.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026
MediumApr 16, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
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.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026
MediumJan 16, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026
HighJan 16, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
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.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026
MediumSep 24, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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 during the visit
MediumAug 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
During a review of the emergency practice drills, it was observed no fire drills has been conducted since January 29, 2025.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighAug 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighFeb 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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 during the visit
MediumJun 20, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During a review of files, it was observed no infant feeding instructions were made available.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
MediumJun 20, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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 during the visit
HighJun 20, 2024InspectionSleep 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 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 during the visit
MediumMay 30, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
During a walk through of the building, none of the classrooms had a posted activity plan.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024
HighMay 30, 2024InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
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 during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 20, 2024
DirectorJenifer Elizalde
Phone9037077650
State operation #1794338

Common questions

Does Lions and Lambs Childcare take infants?

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

What are Lions and Lambs Childcare’s hours?

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

Does Lions and Lambs Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Lions and Lambs Childcare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 11, 2026: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lions and Lambs Childcare compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is tied for #43 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lions and Lambs Childcare last inspected?

Sep 17, 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 1794338 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.