Colonial Farms Day Care

18471 IH 35 S, Lytle, TX 78052 · Bexar County

30cited violations

2serious

32inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 130
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:15 PM
Director / administrator: Celia Crouch
Phone: (830) 772-4642
Regulated since: Apr 12, 1994
HHSC IDs: Operation 135689 · number 507879
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 12
Illness & medication 6
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 4
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Other (2)
2025	4	0	Illness & medication (2), Other (2)
2024	6	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (6)
2023	6	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2022	2	0	Illness & medication (2)
2021	4	0	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child's hands were not washed immediately after having their diaper changed. The child was allowed to join the group of children. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivier and the diaper changing table was sanitized.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-09.
- Other
  The loose-fill on the playground where the monkey bars are located was very compacted with grass growing through. The loose-fill was not maintained at the proper depth.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
- Illness & medication
  Four out of ten children's records evaluated were lacking current immunizations on file.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child's hands were not washed immediately after having their diaper changed. The child was allowed to join the group of children. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivier and the diaper changing table was sanitized.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-09.
- Other
  The loose-fill on the playground where the monkey bars are located was very compacted with grass growing through. The loose-fill was not maintained at the proper depth.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
- Illness & medication
  Four out of ten children's records evaluated were lacking current immunizations on file.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The loose-fill for two monkey bar structures was not maintained to the proper 6 inch depth. There was grass growing through and the loose fill was very compacted.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-25.
- Illness & medication
  Two out of ten children records evaluated had out of date immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The loose-fill for two monkey bar structures was not maintained to the proper 6 inch depth. There was grass growing through and the loose fill was very compacted.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-25.
- Illness & medication
  Two out of ten children records evaluated had out of date immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  An employee did not wash their hands in between changing diapers.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Todder's hands were not washed after diapering.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between diaper changes for multiple children.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  An employee did not wash their hands in between changing diapers.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Todder's hands were not washed after diapering.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between diaper changes for multiple children.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Two of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  
  HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Two of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  
  HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two out of seven infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver promptly removed the infants and placed them in a crib.
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two out of seven infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver promptly removed the infants and placed them in a crib.
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing was observed, however the infants hands were not washed after diaper changing.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing was observed, however the infants hands were not washed after diaper changing.
  
  HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Four out of ten children records evaluated lacked an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Four out of ten children records evaluated lacked an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregivers' records reviewed lacked a current CPR and first aid training. The caregiver was observed to be in charge of a classroom unsupervised until the caregiver was placed with a qualified caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Records & paperwork
  One of Eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  
  HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregivers' records reviewed lacked a current CPR and first aid training. The caregiver was observed to be in charge of a classroom unsupervised until the caregiver was placed with a qualified caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Records & paperwork
  One of Eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  
  HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Colonial Farms Day Care, 18471 IH 35 S, Lytle, TX 78052-9525 (operation ID 135689, operation number 507879), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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