Carol Lamkin
Licensed Child-Care Home · Gainesville, Cooke County, TX · Operation No. 1677650
Carol Lamkin holds a Full Permit issued February 20, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 9 inspections on record with 14 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 20, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
495 County Road 397, Gainesville, TX 76240-1055
The 60-month record
9
Inspections
2
Assessments
2
Self reports
14
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 6 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Inspection | 7 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Assessment | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Assessment | 2 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
November 19, 2025 Standard § 747.901(6) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was missing 21/24 required training hours.
Corrected: January 31, 2026
January 25, 2024 Standard § 747.3213(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregivers were observed bringing children inside the home from outdoor activities and did not have the children wash their hands.
Corrected: January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024 Standard § 747.3203(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two potty training chairs were observed to contain urine and bodily fluids.
Corrected: January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024 Standard § 747.3211(9) - Caregiver Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregivers did not wash their hands after coming into the home for outdoor activities.
Corrected: January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One infant in care did not have admission information.
Corrected: January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024 Standard § 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
An animal in the permit holder's home did not have a health statement at the time of inspection.
Corrected: February 2, 2024
January 25, 2024 Standard § 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not met liabilty insurance requirements for five months.
Corrected: January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024 Standard § 747.3701(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A rabbit was observed in the home in a cage. The permit holder did not notify the parents that the animal was in the home due the animal being temporarily located in the home because of inclement weather.
Corrected: January 25, 2024
January 22, 2024 Standard § 747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The permit holder did not use good judgment when they unsecured an animal to feed it near children in care and then did not secure the animal once it was finished eating.
Corrected: February 13, 2024
January 22, 2024 Standard § 747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child sustained an injury requiring medical attention when they were bitten by a dog while in care at the child care home.
Corrected: February 13, 2024
December 22, 2023 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
Corrected: January 4, 2024
December 22, 2023 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
Corrected: December 29, 2023
December 12, 2023 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants did not have written feeding instructions at the time of inspection.
Corrected: December 13, 2023
December 12, 2023 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One pet did not have current vaccines in their file.
Corrected: December 29, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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