Lil School House
2081 FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 43
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Stacey Chapman
- Phone
- (325) 572-3003
- Regulated since
- Nov 15, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1332443 · number 1692233
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 28, 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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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 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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Apr 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained through investigation, it was determined that an employee yells at children when disciplining children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Food & allergies
Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that children are withheld their milk and water after playing outside, until they have eaten at least half of their lunch.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Other Serious
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Apr 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained through investigation, it was determined that an employee yells at children when disciplining children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Food & allergies
Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that children are withheld their milk and water after playing outside, until they have eaten at least half of their lunch.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 4, 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 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 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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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 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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Oct 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 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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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 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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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver and the Director was lacking annual training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A can of Glade air freshener was observed in the restroom and accessible to children in care. The restroom is used by children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the air freshener was removed and placed out of the readch of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver and the Director was lacking annual training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A can of Glade air freshener was observed in the restroom and accessible to children in care. The restroom is used by children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the air freshener was removed and placed out of the readch of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 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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May 25, 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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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked good judgment when sleeping during naptime while under caregiver duties.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in effort to discipline the child. It was also determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a spatula towards children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked good judgment when sleeping during naptime while under caregiver duties.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in effort to discipline the child. It was also determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a spatula towards children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Other Serious
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Mar 30, 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 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 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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Sep 13, 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 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 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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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 12, 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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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.