DaycareFacts.com
Menu
Back

Lil' Cats Daycare

1609 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Coleman, TX 76834-5017

Operation number:
1652664
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Coleman
Capacity:
66
License effective:
November 1, 2017
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3256251076
Email:
lilcatsdaycare@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 22 available inspections for Lil' Cats Daycare from October 21, 2021 through March 16, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 15, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 23, 2026 through March 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.59
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to use good judgement when improperly picking up an infant by the shoulders.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two infant children were observed sleeping in infant sleep sacks covering their arms and hands. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from sleep sacks.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 caregiver file reviewed did not have a valid CPR cerfication available for review. This caregiver was observed supervising children alone. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped into the classroom.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was observed supervising 16 children alone when the specified age of the group was 3 yrs old. This was corrected at the inspection when another caregiver entered to assist.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There are total of 48 children in care. The operation has two tracking systems. One system only accounted for 31 children. The other system only accounted for 42 children. There were 6 children not accounted for. This was corrected at inspection when all children were signed in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During lunch, milk was not served until directed to do so. Serving sizes were not correct for the fruit or veggies. One 20 oz can of pineapple chunks and one 14.5 oz can of whole corn were served to feed a total of 20 children. No eating utensils were provided, so children were eating with their hands. There was not enough food provided for seconds.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Bleach and air freshener were on the shelf above the tub in the bathroom. This was moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined during this investigation that there was a large hole in the laundry room ceiling caused by previous water damage, there was damage to the paneling in the toddler room due to water damage, there was dark discoloration under the caulking in the infant room. The operation has had contractors repair the damage.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A large tree that has rotted and is dead, is adjacent to the play yard and had large chunks of bark falling of and possibly presents a risk of the tree trunk falling and causing injury to children inside and outside of the building. There was paneling observed coming away from the wall and showing signs of splintering and this appears to have been caused by water leaks. A window right below this paneling has dark substance that appears to be mold.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407