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Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center

11250 HIGHWAY 150, Shepherd, TX 77371-2923

Operation number:
1532603
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
San Jacinto
Capacity:
15
License effective:
February 10, 2015
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9367270090
Email:
jgoffney24@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center from September 1, 2021 through April 30, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 27, 2025 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 30, 2025 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in San Jacinto County

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
46%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the inspection and through staff interviews, it was determined that a child was not properly supervised at the time of an incident. The child obtained an injury during the incident. The injury sustained required medical treatment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection expired on 5/14/2025. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found that all of the infants did not have their own cribs.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found during the inspection and through interviews that was not sufficient lighting to see all the children during naptime.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained and the standards that were cited, the Director has not been ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the inspection, there have been more than one occasion where the operation was out of ratio during naptime.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found that infants have been sleeping in bouncy chairs which are restrictive devices.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a mop bucket stored in the restroom that the children use that had water in it,
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found that infants were sleeping in bouncy chairs, and two infants were sharing a playpen to sleep in.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two out of four children's records were missing the emergency contact addresses. The Director correct this at the time of the inspection be getting the emergency contact addresses.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director had one out 30 reauired training hours for the calendar year of 2021-2022-her hire date to her anniversary date of hire.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The Director left a caregvier in charge while she was on vacatin who did not know where files were for Licensing to review. This was corrected when a another caregiver came over from the sister location to help out the caregiver present in the building. The corrected at inspection box will not be checked because a follow up inspeciton will be done.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)