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Lewis Learning Center Windthorst

275 Weinzapfel Loop, Windthorst, TX 76389 · Archer County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Lewis Learning Center Windthorst is a licensed child care center in Windthorst, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 8). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Archer County and better than 51% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 51%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#5 of 5 centers in Archer County
3High risk
5Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct2
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Staff ratios1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 27, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The operation is out of compliance with child/staff ratio when combining the two and three years olds into one classroom.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2026
HighJun 29, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface §746.4601(6)
The metal pins used for anchoring the pieces of climbing equipment on the playground are sticking up from the ground. This could cause a tripping hazards or injure a child if they were to fall on it.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
HighJun 26, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Evidence gathered during this investigation show two caregivers were not using good judgment in the way they were handling children during nap time.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows caregivers were on their cell phones while in direct care of children.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
HighMay 25, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined day care staff are vaping on day care property while children are in care.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2026
Medium HighMay 25, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Employees Discipline Own Children §746.2807
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that staff are using prohibited discipline on their own children while at the operation. Day care staff have to follow the same discipline policy for all children in care including staff's own children while at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2026
Medium HighJun 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
Staff did not wash their own hands or children's hands after each diaper change.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2024
Medium HighJun 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
Staff are not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after each diaper change.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity51 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 16, 2024
Director—
Phone9404235437
State operation #1796734

Common questions

Does Lewis Learning Center Windthorst take infants?

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

What are Lewis Learning Center Windthorst’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 Lewis Learning Center Windthorst accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Lewis Learning Center Windthorst had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 29, 2026: “Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lewis Learning Center Windthorst compare with other daycares in Archer County?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Archer County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 51% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lewis Learning Center Windthorst last inspected?

Sep 28, 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 1796734 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.