Early Start Academy
Early Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Tahoka, TX, licensed for up to 8 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 4 times. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 3). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 2 centers in Lynn County and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
It was found during the inspection the daycare facility shares bathroom space with another program that is housed in the same building. The daycare did not have a written plan for this shared space at the time of the inspection.
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have an initial fire inspection.
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a report showing their gas system is free of leaks.
About this center
Common questions
Does Early Start Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants and toddlers.
What are Early Start Academy’s hours?
7:30 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Early Start Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Early Start Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 17, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Early Start Academy compare with other daycares in Lynn County?
It is #2 of 2 centers in Lynn County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Early Start Academy last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
Other centers near Tahoka
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 1827057 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.