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Lil' Cats Child Development Center

120 CENTRAL AVE, Harleton, TX 75651-4520

Operation number:
1812640
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harrison
Capacity:
52
License effective:
March 31, 2026
Hours:
06:45 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037773637
Email:
Not listed
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 nine available inspections for Lil' Cats Child Development Center from March 3, 2025 through February 24, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 31, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 11 local median in Harrison County

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.67
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
56%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.58

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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four employee files were reviewed. Employee #1 is missing a photo id, cpr/1st aid card, and notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #2 is missing a hire date and a notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #3 is missing a photo id and cpr/1st aid card.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four children's files were reviewed. Child #3 does not have a signed parent's rights form. Child #4 Is missing an address for the emergency contact and a health statement from page 4 is not checked and signed.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The records were not available during inspection.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection, current staff do not have a peronnel file showing hire dates, birthdate, graduation info, that handbooks have been reviewed and that orientation was completed. There are no training certificates available for review.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have any current enrollment forms for the children including shot records, emergency medical treatment permission, etc.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The record was not available at inspection.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the director has not enrolled in any classes to complete business management training for her ceritifcate and is not fullfilling the role of director as she is required to be in a classroom all day. The records and required documents are not maintained.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Official code
746.1613(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection at naptime there were two teachers in the building each supervising a group of children and an additional person was not in the building.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During inspection it was found that the permit holder is not ensuring that the director and staff are following the minimum standards including record keeping, supervision, and ratios.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Official code
746.113(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During inspection the infant room was observed to have six infants with 1 caregiver. The room came into ratio when another caregiver was brought into the room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During inspection, a caregiver was not aware of how many children were in their care. During inspection, the caregiver identified and counted children and got a list to check name to face.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Prek room has chairs in front of outdoor exit door and door cannot be easily exited in the event of an emergency and cannot be accessed to get to the playground.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Official code
746.5209(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Official code
746.3317(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Official code
746.4309