Lil Tikes Day Care Center

Inspection history

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 June 2, 2022 to October 19, 2026, newest first: 21 visits and 27 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.

1. October 19, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The daycare director and staff have not completed the required hands-on CPR training.

   • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Two infants did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.

   • 746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Infants were observed walking around the classroom while eating a snack.

2. August 26, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     There were 15 children combined in the front room. The age of the youngest child was five months and the age of the oldest child was three years. This was corrected at inspection when the infants went to their room.

   • 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

     Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Infants and children were observed having screen time. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off.

3. August 14, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Disenfectant spray was accessible to children waiting in line for the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when spray can was removed.

   • 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

     Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A mop bucket full of water was accessible to children waiting in line for the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.

4. August 10, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation

   • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2026 · Correction verified: August 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     There were five infants with one caregiver in Infant room. The ages of the infants were five months, seven months, eight months, 11 months, and 19 months, The specified age group was 0 to 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a child wa moved to another room.

5. February 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

6. February 19, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

     Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One of the three children files was missing school age information. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.

   • 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 19, 2026 · Correction verified: February 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During snack time the children were provided one component (pudding) instead of two components.

7. February 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

8. February 10, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

9. July 14, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

     Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

   • 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2025 · Correction verified: July 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     At the time of inspection, the gas inspection was unavailable for review.

   • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2025 · Correction verified: July 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One of the feeding schedules for a bottle-feeding infant was unavailable at the time of inspection.

10. April 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

11. March 21, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2025 · Correction verified: April 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The infant classroom was observed out of ratio when the second caregiver left the room several times to open the front door throughout drop off. The specifed age group was 0-11 months and there were 7 infants present. This was corrected when the second caregiver returned to the infant classroom and child/caregiver ratio was back in compliance.

12. March 13, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2025 · Correction verified: May 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered, the operation was enforcing a policy regarding toilet-trained children, but this policy was not written in the center's operational policies when provided to parents at enrollment.

13. January 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

14. November 12, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      An infant under 12 months was observed asleep in a crib propped up with a boppy pillow and a blanket. This was corrected when the items were removed from the crib.

15. November 5, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2024 · Correction verified: January 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use positive methods of redirection with a child during potty training. The caregiver had the child hold their wet pull-up while they placed a clean pull-up on the child.

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2024 · Correction verified: January 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not follow proper health and safety practices when they asked the child to hold their wet pull-up during potty training.

    • 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2024 · Correction verified: January 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on the evidence gathered, parents were not allowed to visit their children at the daycare while their children participated in a holiday event.

16. September 4, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.521(5)(A) - Parent right to receive HHSC's inspection report

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2024 · Correction verified: September 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Four out of the six children's files evaluated did not have signed Parent's Rights form.

    • 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2024 · Correction verified: September 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One out of the six children's files evalauted did not have a signed healthcare provider statement on file. The child had been enrolled over 12 months.

    • 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2024 · Correction verified: September 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation did not have their current fire inspection report on file or available for review.

17. September 20, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver was observed having to leave a classroom of preschool children unattended for less than minute to unlock the front door to receive children coming in for care. Caregiver was also put in charge of administrative/clerical duties as all employees present were responsible for supervising children in care. This was corrected when the director arrived at the center and took over admin duties.

18. September 5, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A large bottle of homemade weed killer along with bottles of vinegar and dish soap were on the floor within children's reach as they walked to and from the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the solutions were moved from the area and made inaccessible to children.

    • 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The emergency preparedness plan is missing written procedures for the evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children during different types of emergency situations.

19. September 13, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 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: September 13, 2022 · Correction verified: September 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      An employee with a pending background check was observed caring for children. She completed fingerprints however the employee recently recieved notice that the fingerprints did not go through and they will have to be resubmitted.

    • 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2022 · Correction verified: September 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two children did not have signed healthcare provider statements on file after being enrolled for 12 months or more.

20. June 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

21. June 2, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

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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.