Lil' Cats Daycare
1609 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Coleman, TX 76834 · Coleman County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lorena Vasquez
- Phone
- (325) 625-1076
- Regulated since
- Nov 1, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1277245 · number 1652664
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 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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Jan 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 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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Jan 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to use good judgement when improperly picking up an infant by the shoulders.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-16.
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Other Serious
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Jan 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to use good judgement when improperly picking up an infant by the shoulders.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two infant children were observed sleeping in infant sleep sacks covering their arms and hands. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from sleep sacks.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Other Serious
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two infant children were observed sleeping in infant sleep sacks covering their arms and hands. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from sleep sacks.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 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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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver file reviewed did not have a valid CPR cerfication available for review. This caregiver was observed supervising children alone. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed supervising 16 children alone when the specified age of the group was 3 yrs old. This was corrected at the inspection when another caregiver entered to assist.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver file reviewed did not have a valid CPR cerfication available for review. This caregiver was observed supervising children alone. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed supervising 16 children alone when the specified age of the group was 3 yrs old. This was corrected at the inspection when another caregiver entered to assist.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2023 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 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-14. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-14. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios
There are total of 48 children in care. The operation has two tracking systems. One system only accounted for 31 children. The other system only accounted for 42 children. There were 6 children not accounted for. This was corrected at inspection when all children were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Upon arrival at the center a 2 year old child was observed in the bathroom alone, unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-14. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding forms are not being maintained each month for children not yet on table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not completed a fire drill since Jan 19, 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-14. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios
There are total of 48 children in care. The operation has two tracking systems. One system only accounted for 31 children. The other system only accounted for 42 children. There were 6 children not accounted for. This was corrected at inspection when all children were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 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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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 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 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 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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Jun 23, 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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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During lunch, milk was not served until directed to do so. Serving sizes were not correct for the fruit or veggies. One 20 oz can of pineapple chunks and one 14.5 oz can of whole corn were served to feed a total of 20 children. No eating utensils were provided, so children were eating with their hands. There was not enough food provided for seconds.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Bleach and air freshener were on the shelf above the tub in the bathroom. This was moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Safety & premises
The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Food & allergies
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During lunch, milk was not served until directed to do so. Serving sizes were not correct for the fruit or veggies. One 20 oz can of pineapple chunks and one 14.5 oz can of whole corn were served to feed a total of 20 children. No eating utensils were provided, so children were eating with their hands. There was not enough food provided for seconds.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Bleach and air freshener were on the shelf above the tub in the bathroom. This was moved to a higher shelf during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Safety & premises
The fire inspection was due 5-22-22, and has not been completed.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 9, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined during this investigation that there was a large hole in the laundry room ceiling caused by previous water damage, there was damage to the paneling in the toddler room due to water damage, there was dark discoloration under the caulking in the infant room. The operation has had contractors repair the damage.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 9, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined during this investigation that there was a large hole in the laundry room ceiling caused by previous water damage, there was damage to the paneling in the toddler room due to water damage, there was dark discoloration under the caulking in the infant room. The operation has had contractors repair the damage.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A large tree that has rotted and is dead, is adjacent to the play yard and had large chunks of bark falling of and possibly presents a risk of the tree trunk falling and causing injury to children inside and outside of the building. There was paneling observed coming away from the wall and showing signs of splintering and this appears to have been caused by water leaks. A window right below this paneling has dark substance that appears to be mold.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A large tree that has rotted and is dead, is adjacent to the play yard and had large chunks of bark falling of and possibly presents a risk of the tree trunk falling and causing injury to children inside and outside of the building. There was paneling observed coming away from the wall and showing signs of splintering and this appears to have been caused by water leaks. A window right below this paneling has dark substance that appears to be mold.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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