Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77016
Between Aug 6, 2025 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Lil'Tots Group Day Home for 15 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections; 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.3501 (4 times, most recently Jul 28, 2026).
The state lists Lil'Tots Group Day Home as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Licensed child care homes in Texas care for children in the primary caregiver’s own residence, with no more than 12 children present at a time. They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get at least one unannounced state inspection a year. The state lists Lil'Tots Group Day Home with a capacity of 12.
Of the 15 violations at Lil'Tots Group Day Home, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3 | 20% |
| Medium High | 7 | 47% |
| Medium | 5 | 33% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Lil'Tots Group Day Home had 15 violations since Aug 6, 2025, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 2.5 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.
3 rules were cited more than once at Lil'Tots Group Day Home since Aug 6, 2025.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.3501 Medium High | 4 | All areas children can reach in the home must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 28, 2026 · first: Oct 1, 2025 |
| 747.501 Medium | 4 | The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text Most recent: Oct 1, 2025 · first: Aug 6, 2025 |
| 747.2105 Medium | 2 | Child-care homes may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 28, 2026 · first: Nov 5, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (from Aug 6) | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
6 visits on record since Aug 6, 2025, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | 552 | 4 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Inspection | 465 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Inspection | 176 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Inspection | 413 | 2 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1061 | 6 |
Medium · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
Two children under 2 years old were present while te tv was on.
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Medium High · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
A pruner tool and an open shed door were hazards found on the backyard. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the provider removed the hazards and locked the shed door.
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High · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
Two infants were in restrictive devices past 15 minutes.
Official text of rule 747.2317
High · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
Several buckets of rain water were present on the playground and accessible to children.
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Medium High · Jan 12, 2026 · Inspection
1 poinsettia plant was present the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the poisonous plant.
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Medium High · Jan 12, 2026 · Inspection
Children are being served nutrient and sugar added power in the place of 100% fruit juice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver removed all powered drinks.
Official text of rule 747.3111
Medium · Nov 5, 2025 · Inspection
Upon arrival to the operation, the main room tv was on a local station and airing commercials. Note: this was brought into compliance when the tv was turned off.
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Medium High · Oct 1, 2025 · Inspection
Two plastic outside toys were cracked with sharp edges were present on the playground.
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Medium · Oct 1, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policies is missing Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
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Medium · Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policies is missing procedures for Health Checks.
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Medium High · Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection
The licensed home has a 2-A-10BC fire extinguisher and needs a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
In plain English: The child-care home must have at least one 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher, or another extinguisher approved by a state or local fire marshal. Official rule text
Medium High · Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection
During inspection of the outdoor play area were observed to have several pieces of construction waste; rolled up chain link fencing; fallen down basketball goal; unused and broken patio furniture; stacks of wood, tools; gasoline tank; a/c vent; and pesticide.
Official text of rule 747.4407
Medium High · Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver who is the driver is missing 2-hour transportation training.
Official text of rule 747.1314
High · Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policies is missing the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
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Medium · Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policies is missing Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).