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Lil' Indians

320 Us Highway 175, Frankston, TX 75763 · Anderson County
Accepts child care subsidies

Lil' Indians is a licensed child care center in Frankston, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 11 centers in Anderson County and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 33%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#10 of 11 centers in Anderson County
6High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 15 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundApr 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 28, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications2
Supervision2
Caregiver conduct2
Other standards2
Health & medication1
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1
Child protection1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 3, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
While doing a walkthrough, the infant room changing table was torn and no longer able to be sanitized. This was corrected when the operation put a roll of wax paper on the table to be used during diaper changes.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 8, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available §746.3401(c)(1)
The operation did not have a letter stating there is not a health department in the county to provide a health inspection.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
Medium HighMar 8, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Three children files were missing information for an alternate emergency contact.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During inspection and interviews, it was found that the transportation driver did not have transportation training.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022
HighMar 30, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.
Correction verified May 12, 2022
HighMar 30, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation, and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.
Correction verified May 12, 2022
HighMar 30, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without ensuring all children had exited. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 30 minutes. It was also stated during the course of the investigation that children are sometimes allowed to turn off the electronic child safety alarm. Allowing a child to turn off the safety alarm does not demonstrate good judgment.
Correction verified May 12, 2022
HighMar 30, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that the operation utilized a transportation van that did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed. The employee exited the vehicle without ensuring all children had exited.
Correction verified May 12, 2022
HighMar 21, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. Caregivers and director advised the operation straps children into the highchair tables and the wagon for time out.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
MediumMar 21, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards §746.1003(2)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. Caregivers and the director advised the director trained the staff to use the high chair tables and the wagon for time out.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
MediumMar 21, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. Caregivers and director advised the operation uses the wagon for time out. The wagon does not have two working straps in any one of the tree compartments.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
HighJan 25, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A canister of Bleach wipes was on the table that children were playiing at. This was brought into compliance when the caregiver removed them out of children's reach.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 28, 2021InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
There is no documentation of carbon monoxide detector inspections. Operation believes it may be connected to their fire alarm system. Operation has contacted fire alarm company to advise if this inspection was covered in their annual monitoring. Operation will contact me by Friday to advise. Operation will monitor monthly.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 13, 2020
DirectorKellie Patrick
Phone9032734099
State operation #1695359

Common questions

Does Lil' Indians take infants?

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

What are Lil' Indians’s hours?

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

Does Lil' Indians accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Lil' Indians had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 30, 2022: “AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lil' Indians compare with other daycares in Anderson County?

It is #10 of 11 centers in Anderson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lil' Indians last inspected?

Aug 26, 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 1695359 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.