Education Station Academy

Childcare Center|712 MAIN ST, Lavon, TX 75166|(972) 843-2229|esalavon.com

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
952386
Expires
August 5, 2027
Licensed Capacity
160 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

36 records
  • routine#862226618

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226617

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • self-report#862357608

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226616

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226615

    1 violation found (1 medium severity).

    Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

    Medium

    The caregiver's Abuse/Neglect Training expired 06/30/24.

    746.1309(c)Corrected 2025-05-09
  • complaint#862357607

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child in care was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.

    746.2805(1)Corrected 2025-05-23
  • routine#862226614

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226613

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862357606

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226612

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226611

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    The fire inspection was not current.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2025-03-28
  • complaint#862357605

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226610

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226609

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226608

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226607

    6 violations found (2 high, 3 medium, 1 low severity).

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Medium

    One out of five records evaluated did not have a current health statement.

    746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2023-07-28

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    High

    The playgrounds did not have the adequate amount of surfacing.

    746.4901(a)Corrected 2023-08-18

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Medium

    One out of five records evaluated did not have their immunization records.

    746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2023-07-28

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    The fire inspection was not current. The previous inspection expired on 6/22/23.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2023-07-28

    Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    Low

    Three out of five records evaluated did not have a current health statement.

    746.611(a)(1)Corrected 2023-07-28

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Medium

    The staff were not current with their emergency preparedness training.

    746.1309(e)Corrected 2023-07-14
  • complaint#862357604

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    High

    A caregiver failed to use good judgment when they flipped a child over on a mat and put a blanket over their head to go to sleep. Caregivers put straps around the waists of several two year old children to prevent them from getting up while eating at the table.

    746.1201(1)Corrected 2023-06-27
  • routine#862226606

    2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

    High

    One driver was not current with their transportation training. It expired 2/23.

    746.1301(a)(1)(A)Corrected 2023-04-14

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Medium

    One employee did not have a notarized affidavit.

    746.901(4)Corrected 2023-04-14
  • routine#862226605

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226604

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226603

    3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    High

    The changing pad in the infant room had a tear.

    746.3503(a)Corrected 2022-10-31

    Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

    Medium

    The operational policies did not include their requirements for vaccine preventable diseases for their employees.

    746.501(a)(28)Corrected 2022-11-04

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    Medium

    The operational polices did not include the promotion of physical activity.

    746.501(a)(18)Corrected 2022-11-04
  • routine#862226602

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226601

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

    High

    The new alarm that was installed in the van was not working.

    746.5625(b)Corrected 2022-08-31
  • routine#862226600

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226599

    5 violations found (4 high, 1 medium severity).

    Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

    Medium

    All of the classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.

    746.401(5)Corrected 2022-06-17

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    High

    The operation purchased the incorrect alarm for the vehicles.

    746.5625(a)Corrected 2022-06-24

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

    Three high chairs did not have straps.

    746.2407Corrected 2022-06-17

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    High

    The playground needs more surfacing.

    746.4901(a)Corrected 2022-06-17

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    The fire inspection was not current.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2022-06-17
  • routine#862226598

    5 violations found (4 high, 1 medium severity).

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    The fire inspection was not current.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2022-05-31

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    High

    The playground needs more surfacing.

    746.4901(a)Corrected 2022-05-31

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    High

    The operation purchased the incorrect alarm for the vehicles.

    746.5625(a)Corrected 2022-05-31

    Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

    Medium

    All of the classrooms did not have the activity plan posted.

    746.401(5)Corrected 2022-05-31

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

    Three high chairs did not have straps.

    746.2407Corrected 2022-05-31
  • routine#862226597

    7 violations found (3 high, 3 medium, 1 low severity).

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    Medium

    Nap mats were observed not to be labeled in any of the classrooms.

    746.4503(b)Corrected 2022-03-18

    Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

    Medium

    Three employee files were missing copies of photo identification.

    746.901(8)Corrected 2022-03-18

    Documentation of Drills

    Medium

    According to documentation the operation has not conducted any drills since January 2022.

    746.5205(4)Corrected 2022-03-18

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Length

    Low

    One of the employee files reviewed had certificates that were measured in minutes not clock hours or CEU's.

    746.1329(b)(6)Corrected 2022-03-31

    Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    High

    One of the employee who have been employed over a year only had 9 hours of annual training.

    746.1301(5)(A)Corrected 2022-03-31

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    The operation has not had a fire inspection since August of 2020.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2022-03-31

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    High

    Four infants in the infant room were observed without having labels on their bottles.

    746.2419(6)Corrected 2022-03-18
  • self-report#862357603

    5 violations found (5 high severity).

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. The van was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.

    746.5625(a)Corrected 2022-05-04

    AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was left in a vehicle while in care. A child was left on a van for one hour.

    746.1201(4)Corrected 2022-05-04

    Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A child was not accounted for when leaving the vehicle and was left on the van for one hour.

    746.5605(3)Corrected 2022-05-04

    AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and it was determined that a child was left on a van while in care. A child was left on a van for one hour.

    746.5605(4)Corrected 2022-05-04

    Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

    High

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. A child was not being supervised when they were left on a van for one hour.

    746.1203(4)Corrected 2022-05-04
  • routine#862226596

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226595

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226594

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862226593

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    Two caregivers at the operation were observed in the classroom without a cleared background check.

    745.641Corrected 2021-06-17
  • self-report#862357602

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

    High
    746.1203(5)Corrected 2021-06-09
  • routine#862226592

    3 violations found (3 medium severity).

    Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

    Medium

    Four of the ten personnel files evaluated were missing copies of photo ID.

    746.901(8)Corrected 2021-04-30

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Medium

    Five of the ten personnel records reviewed were missing Employment affidavits.

    746.901(4)Corrected 2021-04-30

    Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    Medium

    Five of the ten personnel records evaluated reviewed were missing annual training hours. One of the staff that has been employed since 6/2014 had training hours present in the file but they counted the minutes completed in the training not the actual clock hours. One new hire for feburary did not have preservice trainig or any additional training.

    746.901(5)Corrected 2021-04-30
  • routine#862226591

    2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).

    Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    High

    Observed several outlets throughout the operation that have uncovered outlets. For correction the director covered the outlets with child proof covers.

    746.3701(1)Corrected 2021-04-07

    Required Personnel Records

    Medium

    Personnel records reviewed and missing required information such as drivers licenses, training hours, and affidavits not notorized.

    746.901Corrected 2021-04-30
  • complaint#862357601

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    High

    Observed two and half year old in the infant room with the youngest child being 10 months.

    746.1605Corrected 2021-04-07

Availability

160 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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