Lil' Cats Daycare

1609 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Coleman, TX 76834Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

46 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 16, 2026

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' Cats Daycare
License number
1652664
Location
1609 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Coleman, TX 76834
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 6.0/100
Inspection record
46 inspections, last inspected March 16, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor6.0 / 100
Health10/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

79

Total Violations

Mar 16, 2026

Last Inspection

66

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (79)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 15, 2026

During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to use good judgement when improperly picking up an infant by the shoulders.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 15, 2026

During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to use good judgement when improperly picking up an infant by the shoulders.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jan 15, 2026

During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to use good judgement when improperly picking up an infant by the shoulders.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Dec 4, 2025

Two infant children were observed sleeping in infant sleep sacks covering their arms and hands. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from sleep sacks.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Dec 4, 2025

Two infant children were observed sleeping in infant sleep sacks covering their arms and hands. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from sleep sacks.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Dec 4, 2025

Two infant children were observed sleeping in infant sleep sacks covering their arms and hands. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from sleep sacks.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2428Dec 4, 2025

Two infant children were observed sleeping in infant sleep sacks covering their arms and hands. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from sleep sacks.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 15, 2024

1 caregiver file reviewed did not have a valid CPR cerfication available for review. This caregiver was observed supervising children alone. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 15, 2024

A caregiver was observed supervising 16 children alone when the specified age of the group was 3 yrs old. This was corrected at the inspection when another caregiver entered to assist.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 15, 2024

1 caregiver file reviewed did not have a valid CPR cerfication available for review. This caregiver was observed supervising children alone. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 15, 2024

1 caregiver file reviewed did not have a valid CPR cerfication available for review. This caregiver was observed supervising children alone. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 15, 2024

A caregiver was observed supervising 16 children alone when the specified age of the group was 3 yrs old. This was corrected at the inspection when another caregiver entered to assist.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Feb 15, 2024

1 caregiver file reviewed did not have a valid CPR cerfication available for review. This caregiver was observed supervising children alone. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 15, 2024

A caregiver was observed supervising 16 children alone when the specified age of the group was 3 yrs old. This was corrected at the inspection when another caregiver entered to assist.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 15, 2024

A caregiver was observed supervising 16 children alone when the specified age of the group was 3 yrs old. This was corrected at the inspection when another caregiver entered to assist.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 14, 2023

The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 14, 2023

Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Mar 14, 2023

There are total of 48 children in care. The operation has two tracking systems. One system only accounted for 31 children. The other system only accounted for 42 children. There were 6 children not accounted for. This was corrected at inspection when all children were signed in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 14, 2023

Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 14, 2023

Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Mar 14, 2023

There are total of 48 children in care. The operation has two tracking systems. One system only accounted for 31 children. The other system only accounted for 42 children. There were 6 children not accounted for. This was corrected at inspection when all children were signed in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Mar 14, 2023

There are total of 48 children in care. The operation has two tracking systems. One system only accounted for 31 children. The other system only accounted for 42 children. There were 6 children not accounted for. This was corrected at inspection when all children were signed in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 14, 2023

The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 14, 2023

Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 14, 2023

The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 14, 2023

Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 14, 2023

Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Mar 14, 2023

There are total of 48 children in care. The operation has two tracking systems. One system only accounted for 31 children. The other system only accounted for 42 children. There were 6 children not accounted for. This was corrected at inspection when all children were signed in.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 14, 2023

The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 14, 2023

Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 14, 2023

Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Jun 13, 2022

The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 13, 2022

Bleach and air freshener were on the shelf above the tub in the bathroom. This was moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Jun 13, 2022

During lunch, milk was not served until directed to do so. Serving sizes were not correct for the fruit or veggies. One 20 oz can of pineapple chunks and one 14.5 oz can of whole corn were served to feed a total of 20 children. No eating utensils were provided, so children were eating with their hands. There was not enough food provided for seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Jun 13, 2022

The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Jun 13, 2022

The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Jun 13, 2022

During lunch, milk was not served until directed to do so. Serving sizes were not correct for the fruit or veggies. One 20 oz can of pineapple chunks and one 14.5 oz can of whole corn were served to feed a total of 20 children. No eating utensils were provided, so children were eating with their hands. There was not enough food provided for seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 13, 2022

Bleach and air freshener were on the shelf above the tub in the bathroom. This was moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Jun 13, 2022

During lunch, milk was not served until directed to do so. Serving sizes were not correct for the fruit or veggies. One 20 oz can of pineapple chunks and one 14.5 oz can of whole corn were served to feed a total of 20 children. No eating utensils were provided, so children were eating with their hands. There was not enough food provided for seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 13, 2022

Bleach and air freshener were on the shelf above the tub in the bathroom. This was moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Jun 13, 2022

The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(b)Jun 13, 2022

During lunch, milk was not served until directed to do so. Serving sizes were not correct for the fruit or veggies. One 20 oz can of pineapple chunks and one 14.5 oz can of whole corn were served to feed a total of 20 children. No eating utensils were provided, so children were eating with their hands. There was not enough food provided for seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 13, 2022

Bleach and air freshener were on the shelf above the tub in the bathroom. This was moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 9, 2021

It was determined during this investigation that there was a large hole in the laundry room ceiling caused by previous water damage, there was damage to the paneling in the toddler room due to water damage, there was dark discoloration under the caulking in the infant room. The operation has had contractors repair the damage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 9, 2021

It was determined during this investigation that there was a large hole in the laundry room ceiling caused by previous water damage, there was damage to the paneling in the toddler room due to water damage, there was dark discoloration under the caulking in the infant room. The operation has had contractors repair the damage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 9, 2021

It was determined during this investigation that there was a large hole in the laundry room ceiling caused by previous water damage, there was damage to the paneling in the toddler room due to water damage, there was dark discoloration under the caulking in the infant room. The operation has had contractors repair the damage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 9, 2021

It was determined during this investigation that there was a large hole in the laundry room ceiling caused by previous water damage, there was damage to the paneling in the toddler room due to water damage, there was dark discoloration under the caulking in the infant room. The operation has had contractors repair the damage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 21, 2021

A large tree that has rotted and is dead, is adjacent to the play yard and had large chunks of bark falling of and possibly presents a risk of the tree trunk falling and causing injury to children inside and outside of the building. There was paneling observed coming away from the wall and showing signs of splintering and this appears to have been caused by water leaks. A window right below this paneling has dark substance that appears to be mold.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 21, 2021

A large tree that has rotted and is dead, is adjacent to the play yard and had large chunks of bark falling of and possibly presents a risk of the tree trunk falling and causing injury to children inside and outside of the building. There was paneling observed coming away from the wall and showing signs of splintering and this appears to have been caused by water leaks. A window right below this paneling has dark substance that appears to be mold.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 21, 2021

A large tree that has rotted and is dead, is adjacent to the play yard and had large chunks of bark falling of and possibly presents a risk of the tree trunk falling and causing injury to children inside and outside of the building. There was paneling observed coming away from the wall and showing signs of splintering and this appears to have been caused by water leaks. A window right below this paneling has dark substance that appears to be mold.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 21, 2021

A large tree that has rotted and is dead, is adjacent to the play yard and had large chunks of bark falling of and possibly presents a risk of the tree trunk falling and causing injury to children inside and outside of the building. There was paneling observed coming away from the wall and showing signs of splintering and this appears to have been caused by water leaks. A window right below this paneling has dark substance that appears to be mold.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1401(f)Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver, left alone with children, was found to not be current with First Aid and CPR training.The substitute caregiver was also found to not be in compliance with required annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver assigned to a group of children was unaware of the children's ages and how many children were under her care. The substitute caregiver was observed leaving children unsupervised during nap time in order to clean the cafe from lunch. The cafe and the classroom were separated by a half door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Jun 30, 2021

Both restrooms were observed to have no means to dry hands after hand washing. The only roll of paper towels in the operation was observed to have only 4 towels left on the roll.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Jun 30, 2021

The handwritten sign-in sheets did not match the electronic sign-in sheets. Neither form of sign-in sheets reflected the actual number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2807Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver was heard yelling at her own child during snack time. It could be heard by the CCR inspectors in an adjacent room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(a)Jun 30, 2021

The only milk observed in the operation was whole milk. The majority of the children in care were over the age of 2. The only current menu available for viewing was on a caregivers phone and was not able to be printed due to lack of ink in operation's printer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 30, 2021

A chain link fence in the outdoor play area was observed to have an open gap exposing sharp fencing material. A plastic play structure in the outdoor play area was observed to have broken and cracked plastic pieces causing a potential hazard to children in care. (This was corrected at inspection when the play structure was moved to an unused area).

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2807Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver was heard yelling at her own child during snack time. It could be heard by the CCR inspectors in an adjacent room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver assigned to a group of children was unaware of the children's ages and how many children were under her care. The substitute caregiver was observed leaving children unsupervised during nap time in order to clean the cafe from lunch. The cafe and the classroom were separated by a half door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Jun 30, 2021

Both restrooms were observed to have no means to dry hands after hand washing. The only roll of paper towels in the operation was observed to have only 4 towels left on the roll.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1401(f)Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver, left alone with children, was found to not be current with First Aid and CPR training.The substitute caregiver was also found to not be in compliance with required annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Jun 30, 2021

The handwritten sign-in sheets did not match the electronic sign-in sheets. Neither form of sign-in sheets reflected the actual number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(a)Jun 30, 2021

The only milk observed in the operation was whole milk. The majority of the children in care were over the age of 2. The only current menu available for viewing was on a caregivers phone and was not able to be printed due to lack of ink in operation's printer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 30, 2021

A chain link fence in the outdoor play area was observed to have an open gap exposing sharp fencing material. A plastic play structure in the outdoor play area was observed to have broken and cracked plastic pieces causing a potential hazard to children in care. (This was corrected at inspection when the play structure was moved to an unused area).

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2807Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver was heard yelling at her own child during snack time. It could be heard by the CCR inspectors in an adjacent room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 30, 2021

A chain link fence in the outdoor play area was observed to have an open gap exposing sharp fencing material. A plastic play structure in the outdoor play area was observed to have broken and cracked plastic pieces causing a potential hazard to children in care. (This was corrected at inspection when the play structure was moved to an unused area).

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Jun 30, 2021

The handwritten sign-in sheets did not match the electronic sign-in sheets. Neither form of sign-in sheets reflected the actual number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(a)Jun 30, 2021

The only milk observed in the operation was whole milk. The majority of the children in care were over the age of 2. The only current menu available for viewing was on a caregivers phone and was not able to be printed due to lack of ink in operation's printer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1401(f)Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver, left alone with children, was found to not be current with First Aid and CPR training.The substitute caregiver was also found to not be in compliance with required annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Jun 30, 2021

Both restrooms were observed to have no means to dry hands after hand washing. The only roll of paper towels in the operation was observed to have only 4 towels left on the roll.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver assigned to a group of children was unaware of the children's ages and how many children were under her care. The substitute caregiver was observed leaving children unsupervised during nap time in order to clean the cafe from lunch. The cafe and the classroom were separated by a half door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(a)Jun 30, 2021

The only milk observed in the operation was whole milk. The majority of the children in care were over the age of 2. The only current menu available for viewing was on a caregivers phone and was not able to be printed due to lack of ink in operation's printer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1401(f)Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver, left alone with children, was found to not be current with First Aid and CPR training.The substitute caregiver was also found to not be in compliance with required annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.631(a)Jun 30, 2021

The handwritten sign-in sheets did not match the electronic sign-in sheets. Neither form of sign-in sheets reflected the actual number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 30, 2021

A chain link fence in the outdoor play area was observed to have an open gap exposing sharp fencing material. A plastic play structure in the outdoor play area was observed to have broken and cracked plastic pieces causing a potential hazard to children in care. (This was corrected at inspection when the play structure was moved to an unused area).

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Jun 30, 2021

Both restrooms were observed to have no means to dry hands after hand washing. The only roll of paper towels in the operation was observed to have only 4 towels left on the roll.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver assigned to a group of children was unaware of the children's ages and how many children were under her care. The substitute caregiver was observed leaving children unsupervised during nap time in order to clean the cafe from lunch. The cafe and the classroom were separated by a half door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2807Jun 30, 2021

A substitute caregiver was heard yelling at her own child during snack time. It could be heard by the CCR inspectors in an adjacent room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lil' Cats Daycare's safety grade?

Lil' Cats Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 6.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Lil' Cats Daycare have?

Lil' Cats Daycare has 79 total violations on record, including 71 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Lil' Cats Daycare last inspected?

Lil' Cats Daycare was last inspected on March 16, 2026.

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