Lil' Cats Child Development Center
Licensed Center · Harleton, Harrison County, TX · Operation No. 1812640
Lil' Cats Child Development Center holds a Full Permit issued March 31, 2026. In the state's 60-month public window it has 9 inspections on record with 24 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 31, 2026
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
52 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
120 Central Ave, Harleton, TX 75651-4520
The 60-month record
9
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
24
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 12 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Inspection | 11 |
| May 28, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
December 31, 2025 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 14, 2026
December 31, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 7, 2026
August 7, 2025 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
Corrected: August 7, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 9, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The records were not available during inspection.
Corrected: July 9, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
Corrected: June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
Corrected: June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
Corrected: June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The record was not available at inspection.
Corrected: July 9, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 9, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
Corrected: June 25, 2025
May 28, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
Corrected: May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
Corrected: May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
Corrected: May 28, 2025
March 3, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
Corrected: April 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 Standard § 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
Corrected: April 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 Standard § 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
Corrected: March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
Corrected: April 3, 2025
March 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 3, 2025
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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