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Lil' Cats Daycare

Coleman, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

7 state inspections, last 2 years
12 deficiencies on the state’s summary
11 high or medium-high risk
March 16, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued November 1, 2017
Capacity
66 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
Yes
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1652664

Where

1609 S Commercial Ave
Coleman, TX 76834

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 4
  • Medium-high 7
  • Medium 1
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
January 15, 2026High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to use good judgement when improperly picking up an infant by the shoulders.”
March 9, 2026
December 4, 2025High746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
State’s note: “Two infant children were observed sleeping in infant sleep sacks covering their arms and hands. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from sleep sacks.”
December 4, 2025
February 15, 2024Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “1 caregiver file reviewed did not have a valid CPR cerfication available for review. This caregiver was observed supervising children alone. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped into the classroom.”
February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed supervising 16 children alone when the specified age of the group was 3 yrs old. This was corrected at the inspection when another caregiver entered to assist.”
February 15, 2024
March 14, 2023Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.”
March 17, 2023
March 14, 2023High746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State’s note: “Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.”
March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023Medium High746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
State’s note: “There are total of 48 children in care. The operation has two tracking systems. One system only accounted for 31 children. The other system only accounted for 42 children. There were 6 children not accounted for. This was corrected at inspection when all children were signed in.”
At the inspection
March 14, 2023Medium High746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
State’s note: “The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.”
March 14, 2023
June 13, 2022Medium High746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
State’s note: “During lunch, milk was not served until directed to do so. Serving sizes were not correct for the fruit or veggies. One 20 oz can of pineapple chunks and one 14.5 oz can of whole corn were served to feed a total of 20 children. No eating utensils were provided, so children were eating with their hands. There was not enough food provided for seconds.”
June 17, 2022
June 13, 2022High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “Bleach and air freshener were on the shelf above the tub in the bathroom. This was moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.”
June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022Medium High746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
State’s note: “The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.”
June 24, 2022
November 9, 2021Medium High746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
State’s note: “It was determined during this investigation that there was a large hole in the laundry room ceiling caused by previous water damage, there was damage to the paneling in the toddler room due to water damage, there was dark discoloration under the caulking in the infant room. The operation has had contractors repair the damage.”
January 7, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Lil' Cats Daycare?

Texas HHSC's file lists 7 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on March 16, 2026. 2 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Lil' Cats Daycare have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 12: 4 high-risk, 7 medium-high-risk, 1 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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