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Lil' Colts Childcare

506 Parks, Claude, TX 79019 · Armstrong County
Accepts child care subsidies

Lil' Colts Childcare is a licensed child care center in Claude, TX, licensed for up to 39 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months.

Inspection record

Better than 55%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
0High risk
8Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
10 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Health & medication3
Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 10, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
The CPR and First aid training for the director expired in April 2026.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026
Medium HighSep 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
The infant classroom had more than an 18 month age gap between the oldest child and the youngest infant.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
Medium HighSep 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
CPR and first aid training for one caregiver has expired.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
The CPR and First aid training for the director expired in February 2024.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Special Diets - Written Approval from Physician or Health Care Professional §746.3311(a)(1)(A)
Two children enrolled have diet restrictions without medical documentation on file.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
LowApr 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee §746.1329(d)
Two staff lack documentation of orientation and lack documentation of exemption of pre service. Additionally one file is lacking a photo ID, two are lacking proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area §746.3503(d)
Diaper changing occurred on a diaper changing mat in the hallway and was not in an area with a hand washing sink nearby.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighApr 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
After diaper changing, the child having their diaper changed and the staff member doing the diaper change did not wash their hands. Additionally, children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighMay 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The most recent fire inspection available for review at inspection is from February 2022. Documentation of an annual fire inspection within the last 12 months is past due.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
MediumMay 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The most recent annual certification form was certified on 02/9/2022 and was due to be re-certified by 2/9/2023. An updated children's product certification form is required to be filled out to ensure there are no recalled products in the facility.
Correction verified May 26, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity39 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 29, 2022
DirectorTamra Brannon
Phone8064798080
State operation #1734761

Common questions

Does Lil' Colts Childcare take infants?

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

What are Lil' Colts Childcare’s hours?

7:15 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lil' Colts Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Lil' Colts Childcare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lil' Colts Childcare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Panhandle area, which includes Claude, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lil' Colts Childcare had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 10 lower-risk citations, listed above.

When was Lil' Colts Childcare last inspected?

Aug 10, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1734761 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.