Lil School House Cottage

618 WEST ST, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

36 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 30, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Lil School House Cottage
License number
1708847
Location
618 WEST ST, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
36 inspections, last inspected September 30, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

108

Total Violations

Sep 30, 2025

Last Inspection

61

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (108)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Aug 28, 2023

Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Aug 28, 2023

Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Aug 28, 2023

Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(5)Jun 20, 2023

Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 20, 2023

2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 20, 2023

The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Jun 20, 2023

A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 20, 2023

3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(5)Jun 20, 2023

Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 20, 2023

2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Jun 20, 2023

A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 20, 2023

The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 20, 2023

3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(5)Jun 20, 2023

Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 20, 2023

2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 20, 2023

The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Jun 20, 2023

A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 20, 2023

3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407May 9, 2023

2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)May 9, 2023

A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 9, 2023

The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)May 9, 2023

There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)May 9, 2023

A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407May 9, 2023

2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)May 9, 2023

A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)May 9, 2023

A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)May 9, 2023

There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)May 9, 2023

A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 9, 2023

The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407May 9, 2023

2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)May 9, 2023

A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)May 9, 2023

There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 9, 2023

The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Mar 29, 2023

During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.3707(b)Mar 29, 2023

It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Mar 29, 2023

During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.3707(b)Mar 29, 2023

It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Mar 29, 2023

During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.3707(b)Mar 29, 2023

It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 29, 2023

The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 29, 2023

The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 29, 2023

The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Mar 14, 2023

It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 14, 2023

It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 14, 2023

It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Mar 14, 2023

It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Mar 14, 2023

It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 14, 2023

It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 23, 2023

During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 23, 2023

During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 23, 2023

During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Jun 21, 2022

A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 21, 2022

The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Jun 21, 2022

A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 21, 2022

The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Jun 21, 2022

A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 21, 2022

The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Mar 29, 2022

The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(7)Mar 29, 2022

Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Mar 29, 2022

Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 29, 2022

Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)Mar 29, 2022

The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Mar 29, 2022

The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Mar 29, 2022

A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(7)Mar 29, 2022

Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Mar 29, 2022

Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 29, 2022

Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)Mar 29, 2022

The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Mar 29, 2022

The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Mar 29, 2022

A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(7)Mar 29, 2022

Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Mar 29, 2022

Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)Mar 29, 2022

The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 29, 2022

Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(A)Mar 29, 2022

A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 1, 2021

4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Nov 1, 2021

I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 1, 2021

The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 1, 2021

The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Nov 1, 2021

I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 1, 2021

4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 1, 2021

4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 1, 2021

The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Nov 1, 2021

I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 7, 2021

The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Jul 7, 2021

Due to the number of deficiencies and citations noted during this inspection the operation is not operating in compliance with minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jul 7, 2021

Two caregiver files were observed to be lacking proper documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Jul 7, 2021

1% milk was not observed to be present in the center. Majority of the children present were over the age of 2. No menu was posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 7, 2021

The playground was observed to be littered with trash. The wooden fence surrounding the playground was observed to have screws protruding through the metal frame. A large gap was observed where the wooden fence meets the chain link fence. This gap is large enough for a child to fit through and/or become entrapped. An opening, large enough for a child?s head to fit through, was observed at the bottom of the wooden fence. The main hallway of the center was observed to be cluttered with large boxes filled with supplies, common household items such as a vacuum cleaner and carpet cleaner which was obstructing the hallway making evacuation difficult in the event of an emergency. Cleaning supplies and chemicals were observed to be within the reach of the children in multiple rooms. Unopened fly strips were observed on top of the microwave next to food items. Refrigerator observed to be unsanitary with dried food particles and spillage. Sink in school age room was clogged with standing water. Several classrooms were observed to be missing safety outlet covers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 7, 2021

A classroom with a specified age group of 12-17mo was observed to have 7 children with one caregiver. One of the children was 7mo of age. The ratio for this specified age group is maximum 5 children to 1 caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3807(1)Jul 7, 2021

OTC medication was observed on the ridge of the handwashing sink within reach of children in the toddler classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 7, 2021

The playground was observed to be littered with trash. The wooden fence surrounding the playground was observed to have screws protruding through the metal frame. A large gap was observed where the wooden fence meets the chain link fence. This gap is large enough for a child to fit through and/or become entrapped. An opening, large enough for a child?s head to fit through, was observed at the bottom of the wooden fence. The main hallway of the center was observed to be cluttered with large boxes filled with supplies, common household items such as a vacuum cleaner and carpet cleaner which was obstructing the hallway making evacuation difficult in the event of an emergency. Cleaning supplies and chemicals were observed to be within the reach of the children in multiple rooms. Unopened fly strips were observed on top of the microwave next to food items. Refrigerator observed to be unsanitary with dried food particles and spillage. Sink in school age room was clogged with standing water. Several classrooms were observed to be missing safety outlet covers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3807(1)Jul 7, 2021

OTC medication was observed on the ridge of the handwashing sink within reach of children in the toddler classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 7, 2021

The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 7, 2021

A classroom with a specified age group of 12-17mo was observed to have 7 children with one caregiver. One of the children was 7mo of age. The ratio for this specified age group is maximum 5 children to 1 caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Jul 7, 2021

The operation did have the most recent Licensing inspection posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jul 7, 2021

Two caregiver files were observed to be lacking proper documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Jul 7, 2021

1% milk was not observed to be present in the center. Majority of the children present were over the age of 2. No menu was posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Jul 7, 2021

Due to the number of deficiencies and citations noted during this inspection the operation is not operating in compliance with minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Jul 7, 2021

The operation did have the most recent Licensing inspection posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 7, 2021

The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 7, 2021

The playground was observed to be littered with trash. The wooden fence surrounding the playground was observed to have screws protruding through the metal frame. A large gap was observed where the wooden fence meets the chain link fence. This gap is large enough for a child to fit through and/or become entrapped. An opening, large enough for a child?s head to fit through, was observed at the bottom of the wooden fence. The main hallway of the center was observed to be cluttered with large boxes filled with supplies, common household items such as a vacuum cleaner and carpet cleaner which was obstructing the hallway making evacuation difficult in the event of an emergency. Cleaning supplies and chemicals were observed to be within the reach of the children in multiple rooms. Unopened fly strips were observed on top of the microwave next to food items. Refrigerator observed to be unsanitary with dried food particles and spillage. Sink in school age room was clogged with standing water. Several classrooms were observed to be missing safety outlet covers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Jul 7, 2021

Due to the number of deficiencies and citations noted during this inspection the operation is not operating in compliance with minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Jul 7, 2021

The operation did have the most recent Licensing inspection posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Jul 7, 2021

1% milk was not observed to be present in the center. Majority of the children present were over the age of 2. No menu was posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3807(1)Jul 7, 2021

OTC medication was observed on the ridge of the handwashing sink within reach of children in the toddler classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jul 7, 2021

Two caregiver files were observed to be lacking proper documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 7, 2021

A classroom with a specified age group of 12-17mo was observed to have 7 children with one caregiver. One of the children was 7mo of age. The ratio for this specified age group is maximum 5 children to 1 caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver entered the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lil School House Cottage's safety grade?

Lil School House Cottage has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Lil School House Cottage have?

Lil School House Cottage has 108 total violations on record, including 93 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Lil School House Cottage last inspected?

Lil School House Cottage was last inspected on September 30, 2025.

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