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Lil' Cats Child Development Center

120 Central Ave, Harleton, TX 75651 · Harrison County

Lil' Cats Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Harleton, TX, licensed for up to 52 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 24). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 17 centers in Harrison County and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#17 of 17 centers in Harrison County
7High risk
12Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Staff ratios5
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety3
Other standards2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 31, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
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.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2025
MediumDec 31, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2025
Medium HighAug 7, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The records were not available during inspection.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighJun 25, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
MediumJun 25, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The record was not available at inspection.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighJun 25, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio §746.1613(b)
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighJun 25, 2025InspectionOther standards
Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed §746.113(a)
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.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
MediumJun 25, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
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.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
MediumJun 25, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
Medium HighJun 25, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required §746.1613(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
HighJun 25, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
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.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
HighJun 25, 2025InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
HighJun 25, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
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.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
HighMay 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
HighMay 28, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
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 during the visit
Medium HighMay 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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 during the visit
Medium HighMay 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 28, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighMar 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food §746.3317(8)
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
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.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
Medium HighMar 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked §746.4309
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
HighMar 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity52 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 31, 2026
DirectorTyler Whitley
Phone9037773637
State operation #1812640

Common questions

Does Lil' Cats Child Development Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Lil' Cats Child Development Center’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lil' Cats Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Lil' Cats Child Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lil' Cats Child Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Harleton, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lil' Cats Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 25, 2025: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lil' Cats Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Harrison County?

It is #17 of 17 centers in Harrison County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lil' Cats Child Development Center last inspected?

Sep 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1812640 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.