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Texas records · TAYLOR County · BUFFALO GAP

Lil School House Cottage

Licensed Center in BUFFALO GAP, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 25, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
618 WEST ST, BUFFALO GAP, TX 79508 2018
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 25, 2021
Operation number
1708847
Licensed capacity
61 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:45 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record31
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits8,060
Citations recorded27
Record coversNovember 10, 2021 – August 6, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High8
Medium High15
Medium4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 6, 20262 citations recorded2 of 675 standards cited at this visit
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.

Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 596 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 404 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 869 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 300 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 234 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 451 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 233 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 337 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 188 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 471 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 238 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 303 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 28, 20231 citation recorded1 of 350 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 395 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 20, 20235 citations recorded5 of 470 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-ChairsRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 9, 20235 citations recorded5 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 29, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3707(b) - Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless ResidenceRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 29, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 14, 20232 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 23, 20231 citation recorded1 of 300 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 279 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 273 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 141 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 21, 20222 citations recorded2 of 134 standards cited at this visit
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 29, 20226 citations recorded6 of 385 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.

Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking RiskRisk level: High
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra PadsRisk level: High
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 10, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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