Lil' Cats Child Development Center

Childcare Center|120 CENTRAL AVE, Harleton, TX 75651|(903) 777-3637

License Information

Status
Provisional
License #
1812640
Expires
October 10, 2027
Licensed Capacity
52 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

8 records
  • routine#862331781

    2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).

    Required Personnel Records

    Medium

    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.

    746.901Corrected 2026-01-07

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    High

    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.

    746.605(6)Corrected 2026-01-14
  • routine#862331780

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862331779

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    High

    During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.

    746.2911Corrected 2025-08-07
  • routine#862331778

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862331777

    11 violations found (7 high, 4 medium severity).

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    Medium

    The records were not available during inspection.

    746.801(8)Corrected 2025-07-09

    Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio

    High

    Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.

    746.1613(b)Corrected 2025-06-25

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    Medium

    During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.

    746.2207(c)(4)Corrected 2025-06-25

    Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

    High

    During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.

    746.2401(7)Corrected 2025-06-25

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    Medium

    The record was not available at inspection.

    746.801(10)Corrected 2025-07-09

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    High

    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.

    746.605(11)Corrected 2025-07-09

    Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

    High

    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.

    746.1613(a)(4)Corrected 2025-06-25

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    High

    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.

    746.1003(1)Corrected 2025-06-25

    Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    High

    The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.

    746.2911Corrected 2025-06-25

    Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed

    High

    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.

    746.113(a)Corrected 2025-06-25

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Medium

    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.

    746.801(3)Corrected 2025-07-09
  • routine#862331776

    5 violations found (5 high severity).

    Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

    High

    Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.

    746.2431Corrected 2025-05-28

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.

    745.641Corrected 2025-05-28

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

    High

    During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.

    746.2419(7)Corrected 2025-05-28

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    High

    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.

    746.1205(a)(2)Corrected 2025-05-28

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    High

    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.

    746.1601Corrected 2025-05-28
  • routine#862331775

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862331774

    5 violations found (5 high severity).

    Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

    High

    Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.

    746.4309Corrected 2025-04-03

    Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

    High

    Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.

    746.3317(8)Corrected 2025-03-03

    No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

    High

    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.

    746.5209(c)Corrected 2025-04-03

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    High

    Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.

    746.3401(a)Corrected 2025-04-03

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2025-04-03

Availability

52 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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