Lil School House
Lil School House is a licensed child care center in Buffalo Gap, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (3 of 6). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 46 centers in Taylor County and better than 61% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Based on the information obtained through investigation, it was determined that an employee yells at children when disciplining children in care.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that children are withheld their milk and water after playing outside, until they have eaten at least half of their lunch.
A caregiver and the Director was lacking annual training in required topics.
A can of Glade air freshener was observed in the restroom and accessible to children in care. The restroom is used by children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the air freshener was removed and placed out of the readch of children.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in effort to discipline the child. It was also determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a spatula towards children in care.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked good judgment when sleeping during naptime while under caregiver duties.
About this center
Common questions
Does Lil School House take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Lil School House’s hours?
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Lil School House accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Lil School House had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 19, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Lil School House compare with other daycares in Taylor County?
It is #20 of 46 centers in Taylor County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 61% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Lil School House last inspected?
May 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1692233 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.