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Childcare center · Harleton, TX
Lil' Cats Child Development Center
A licensed child care center in Harleton, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 120 CENTRAL AVE, Harleton, TX 75651
County: Harrison County
Phone: (903) 777-3637
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 52 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1812640
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 31, 2026
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1812640 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 24 citations from these visits (risk level: High 7, Medium High 12, Medium 5)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from March 3, 2025 to September 22, 2026, newest first: 10 visits and 24 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 31, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 7, 2026 · Correction verified: December 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2026 · Correction verified: December 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
July 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2025 · Inspection · 11 citations
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The records were not available during inspection.
746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 25, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The record was not available at inspection.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 28, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2025 · Correction verified: June 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2025 · Correction verified: May 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 3, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 3, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 3, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 3, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 3, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.