Pine Tree Preschool
Pine Tree Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, TX, licensed for up to 123 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 3). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 29 centers in Lufkin and better than 80% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 9/10/2025. The director has made contact with the fire marshal who will complete a new inspection by the compliance date.
There were four areas on the playground that need the required amount of loose fill. Photos were taken. The Director is going to up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
About this center
Common questions
Does Pine Tree Preschool take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Pine Tree Preschool’s hours?
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Pine Tree Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Pine Tree Preschool had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 21, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Pine Tree Preschool compare with other daycares in Lufkin?
It is #7 of 29 centers in Lufkin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 80% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Pine Tree Preschool last inspected?
Sep 21, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 199476 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.