Lil School House Cottage

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Buffalo Gap / Taylor / 79508
Street address: 618 West St
Phone: (325) 572-3500
Capacity: 61
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:45 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 25, 2021
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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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 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 6, 2026.

The same records list 2 cited deficiencies dated August 6, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 2 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 2 of these citations.

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

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 2 cited deficiencies for Lil School House Cottage in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-06.

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

2026-08-06 · 746.4751(b) · Medium

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-13

2026-08-06 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-26

Full citation history from HHSC (30)

2026-08-06 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-26. Correction verified: 2026-08-26.
A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.
2026-08-06 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: 2026-08-13.
The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.
2023-08-28 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-28. Correction verified: 2023-09-11.
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.
2023-06-20 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-20. Correction verified: 2023-07-19.
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.
2023-06-20 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: 2023-06-26.
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
2023-06-20 · 746.3407(5) · Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-20. Correction verified: 2023-07-19.
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.
2023-06-20 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-20. Correction verified: 2023-07-19.
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.
2023-06-20 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-20. Correction verified: 2023-06-20.
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
2023-05-09 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-09. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
2023-05-09 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-09. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
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.
2023-05-09 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-09. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
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.
2023-05-09 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-09. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
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.
2023-05-09 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-09. Correction verified: 2023-05-23.
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.
2023-03-29 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-29. Correction verified: 2023-04-05.
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.
2023-03-29 · 746.3707(b) · High
Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-09.
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.
2023-03-29 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-09.
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
2023-03-14 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-05.
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.
2023-03-14 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-05.
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.
2023-02-23 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-23. Correction verified: 2023-03-07.
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.
2022-06-21 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
2022-06-21 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
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.
2022-03-29 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-13. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
2022-03-29 · 746.3407(11) · Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-29. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
2022-03-29 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-01. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
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.
2022-03-29 · 746.2411(2)(A) · High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
2022-03-29 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-29. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
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.
2022-03-29 · 746.3317(7) · High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
2021-11-01 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
2021-11-01 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-01. Correction verified: 2021-11-10.
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
2021-11-01 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1357132

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.