Lil Farmer's Child Development Center
115 N ALVARADO ST, Alton, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 82
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Irma Avila
- Phone
- (956) 584-7106
- Regulated since
- Dec 19, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 390869 · number 926106
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have complete annual training. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/18/2024-1/17/2025 on the following topics: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 9/04/2023 - 9/03/2024 on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Illness & medication
2 of 8 childrens records reviewed were missing the child's immunization records. 1 of 8 children records reviewed was missing the child's health statement from a health-care professiona.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have complete annual training. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/18/2024-1/17/2025 on the following topics: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 9/04/2023 - 9/03/2024 on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Illness & medication
2 of 8 childrens records reviewed were missing the child's immunization records. 1 of 8 children records reviewed was missing the child's health statement from a health-care professiona.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
12 children were napping in the entrance/pre-k room with one caregiver. 2 of the 12 children were 0-17 months. 10 of the 12 children were 18 months to 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver came back from lunch.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
12 children were napping in the entrance/pre-k room with one caregiver. 2 of the 12 children were 0-17 months. 10 of the 12 children were 18 months to 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver came back from lunch.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
13 children were observed napping in the Pre-K room. The youngest child was 11 months and the oldest child was 4 years old. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant-age children were transfered to the infant room.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Evacuation Diagrams posted in the rooms were not observed with 2 exit routes.
HHSC 746.5207(a)(2) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises
No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been documented for 2024. Per provider, checks have been conducted monthly but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider checked the fire extinguisher and CO detectors and documented the check under the Emergency Practices Form.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-05.
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Staff background & training
One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing training certificates for Health and Safety related topics.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
13 children were observed napping in the Pre-K room. The youngest child was 11 months and the oldest child was 4 years old. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant-age children were transfered to the infant room.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Evacuation Diagrams posted in the rooms were not observed with 2 exit routes.
HHSC 746.5207(a)(2) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises
No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been documented for 2024. Per provider, checks have been conducted monthly but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider checked the fire extinguisher and CO detectors and documented the check under the Emergency Practices Form.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-05.
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Staff background & training
One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing training certificates for Health and Safety related topics.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Ten children's files reviewed were reviewed. Three are missing immunization record and one is missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-21. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
Seven staff files were reviewed. A caregivers file has an invalid high school diploma or equivalent. A second file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent and complete information of translation / equivalency evaluation.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Illness & medication
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Ten children's files reviewed were reviewed. Three are missing immunization record and one is missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-21. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
Seven staff files were reviewed. A caregivers file has an invalid high school diploma or equivalent. A second file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent and complete information of translation / equivalency evaluation.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Health Inspection Report available for review at the time inspection was conducted on 1/13/2021. Per provider an inspection was conducted at the beginning of 2022 but report could not be located.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Health Inspection Report available for review at the time inspection was conducted on 1/13/2021. Per provider an inspection was conducted at the beginning of 2022 but report could not be located.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.