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Lil School House Cottage

618 WEST ST, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508-2018

Operation number:
1708847
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Taylor
Capacity:
61
License effective:
January 25, 2021
Hours:
06:45 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3255723500
Email:
lilschoolhousebg@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 35 available inspections for Lil School House Cottage from November 1, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 28, 2023 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

13 later inspections, from September 11, 2023 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
35

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
25

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

35 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Taylor County

Compared to 46 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.67

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
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Official code
746.3407(5)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
Official code
746.3707(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2023
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: Child guidance
Report finding
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2022
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
746.3407(11)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 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: Facility condition
Report finding
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
746.3317(7)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Official code
746.2411(2)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605