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Lil Eagles Preschool & Childcare

13515 SH 149, Tatum, TX 75691

Operation number:
1158647
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Rusk
Capacity:
123
License effective:
November 24, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9039472075
Email:
mattcrawford@lileagles.com

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 Eagles Preschool & Childcare from February 15, 2022 through April 17, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 6, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from March 20, 2026 through April 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Rusk County

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.69
Local median
0.68

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.4

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill was measured on the playground and was found to be a little under 6 inches in some areas.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill was measured on the playground at around 2-3 inches around the use zones.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During review two individuals with inactive background checks were seen present caregiver for children and listed as employees for the daycare.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection 2 infants were seen sleeping in their cribs while swaddled.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2026
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During review multiple feeding instructions for infants had not been updated in 30 days.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Multiple children's records were missing the full address for either a physician or medical facility.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire inspection had not been conducted since 2023.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 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
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During review of the operational policy it was missing the full promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection a child was observed not washing their hands after using the toilet.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)