Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Palmview / Hidalgo / 78572
Street address: 953 W Palma Vista Dr
Phone: (956) 585-3911
Capacity: 40
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 31, 2016
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 14, 2026.

The same records list 17 cited deficiencies dated January 11, 2024 to December 8, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 9 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 5 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 12 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 17 cited deficiencies for Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (9 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Low).

Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-14.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	9
Medium	7
Medium Low	0
Low	1
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-12-08 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

Operation's playground has a play structure surrounded by 1-2 in of wood mulch.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-12

2025-12-08 · 746.4503(b) · Medium

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

Napping mats are labeled by numbers but assignment list was not available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider generated an assignment list.

Corrected at inspection

2025-12-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Broken equipment and trash were observed in the playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the trash and broken equipment.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (25)

2025-12-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-12-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Broken equipment and trash were observed in the playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the trash and broken equipment.
2025-12-08 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-12-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Napping mats are labeled by numbers but assignment list was not available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider generated an assignment list.
2025-12-08 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-12. Correction verified: 2026-01-15.
Operation's playground has a play structure surrounded by 1-2 in of wood mulch.
2025-06-12 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-19. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
Ten children's files were reviewed. One file is missing up date feeding instructions and emergency medical authoriazation. A second tile is missing custody court order.
2025-06-12 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-13. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
Most recent letter or form from CCR inspection or investigation was not posted. Updated menu reflecting the food items served during today's meal was not posted.
2025-06-12 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One infant milk bottle and one infant water bottle were not labeled with the children's names. Note: this was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with a marker.
2025-06-12 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-26. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
Six staff files were reviewed. One file has an invalid high school diploma. A second file is missing 3 hr of management training. A thrid file is missing notarized affidavit (2895), pre-employment affidavit (2912) and TB test. A fourth file is misising ID, notarized affidavit (2895), pre-employment affidavit (2912) and TB test.
2025-06-12 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
Up to date written lesson plans were not available for review nor posted at the time of inspection.
2025-06-12 · 746.3301(b) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-12. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
Children in the infant room were served milk, chicken nuggest and beans for lunch. No fruit or second/ additonal vegetables were served.
2025-06-12 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-19. Correction verified: 2025-06-23.
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: - 18(f) Criteria to determine extreme weather for outdoor play; - 18(g) Plan for outdoor play during extreme weather; - 20 Parent's rights; - 26abcde Abuse / Neglect policy
2024-12-03 · 746.505(2) · Medium
Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-07. Correction verified: 2025-02-10.
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to obtain updated signed and dated enrollment agreements after operational policies were updated on 05/06/2024.
2024-08-07 · 746.3425(1) · Medium High
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-07. Correction verified: 2024-10-19.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use gloves when providing first-aid to a child who was injured in care.
2024-08-07 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-07. Correction verified: 2024-10-19.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an injury to a child in care that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.
2024-08-07 · 746.709 · Low
Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
A child's incident report was not available for review during the inspection.
2024-07-02 · 746.3407(7) · Medium High
Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A turtle sandbox was filled with standing water in the children's outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the sandbox was drained.
2024-01-11 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: 2024-02-06.
Two infants were combined with older children during naptime in a preschool room. There was more than an 18 month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 16 months of age and the oldest child in the group was 5 years of age.
2024-01-11 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Trash was observed in the outdoor playground. Several candy wrappers and a torn foam cup were observed on the ground accessible to children in care.
2023-10-06 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-10. Correction verified: 2023-10-06.
A children's toilet in a afterschool room was missing the toilet seat. A second toilet in a different afterschool room was missing the toilet handle.
2023-09-01 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-01. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
An individual (new employee) without an active background check was observed inside a classroom having contact with children in care. Individual was not observed alone with the children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Individual left the operation during the inspection.
2023-08-04 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-09-01.
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Food uncovered included a cut watermelon, shrimp and cheese, and a small bowl of liquefied food. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Food was removed and disposed of.
2023-08-04 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-18. Correction verified: 2023-09-01.
Training certificates for these six (6) topics were not available for review for 1 out of 5 caregiver records reviewed.
2023-08-04 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-01.
Children's products certification was not completed timely. The last completed certification dates 7/13/2022.
2022-08-23 · 746.2703(1) · Medium
Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-26. Correction verified: 2022-08-25.
There were no interest centers in the afterschool room.
2022-08-23 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-26. Correction verified: 2022-09-01.
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
2022-08-23 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
The toilet seat was missing from a toilet in one of the afterschool restrooms.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1236468

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.