Lil' Cats Daycare
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
Quality Rating
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
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
Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
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
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
The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
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
The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24
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
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
The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24
The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24
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
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
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
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
The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.