Texas records · HARRISON County · HARLETON

Lil' Cats Child Development Center

Licensed Center in HARLETON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 31, 2026

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 120 CENTRAL AVE, HARLETON, TX 75651 4520
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 31, 2026
Operation number: 1812640
Licensed capacity: 52 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 record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,360
Citations recorded	24
Record covers	March 3, 2025 – September 22, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	12
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 563 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 51 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 31, 20252 citations recorded2 of 699 standards cited at this visit

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Four children's files were reviewed. Child #3 does not have a signed parent's rights form. Child #4 Is missing an address for the emergency contact and a health statement from page 4 is not checked and signed.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Four employee files were reviewed. Employee #1 is missing a photo id, cpr/1st aid card, and notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #2 is missing a hire date and a notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #3 is missing a photo id and cpr/1st aid card.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 565 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 212 standards cited at this visit

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionJuly 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 11 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 25, 202511 citations recorded11 of 609 standards cited at this visit

746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee RequiredRisk level: Medium High

During inspection at naptime there were two teachers in the building each supervising a group of children and an additional person was not in the building.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedRisk level: High

During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules LicensedRisk level: Medium High

During inspection it was found that the permit holder is not ensuring that the director and staff are following the minimum standards including record keeping, supervision, and ratios.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

During the inspection it was found that the director has not enrolled in any classes to complete business management training for her ceritifcate and is not fullfilling the role of director as she is required to be in a classroom all day. The records and required documents are not maintained.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver RatioRisk level: Medium High

Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium

The records were not available during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have any current enrollment forms for the children including shot records, emergency medical treatment permission, etc.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium

The record was not available at inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

During inspection, current staff do not have a peronnel file showing hire dates, birthdate, graduation info, that handbooks have been reviewed and that orientation was completed. There are no training certificates available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 28, 20255 citations recorded5 of 367 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

During inspection, a caregiver was not aware of how many children were in their care. During inspection, the caregiver identified and counted children and got a list to check name to face.

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

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High

During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.

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

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

During inspection the infant room was observed to have six infants with 1 caregiver. The room came into ratio when another caregiver was brought into the room.

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

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High

Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 3, 20255 citations recorded5 of 1,276 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as ExitsRisk level: High

Prek room has chairs in front of outdoor exit door and door cannot be easily exited in the event of an emergency and cannot be accessed to get to the playground.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored FoodRisk level: Medium High

Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.

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

746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates LockedRisk level: Medium High

Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.