Lil' Cats Child Development Center
120 CENTRAL AVE, Harleton, TX 75651 · Harrison County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tyler Whitley
- Phone
- (903) 777-3637
- Regulated since
- Mar 31, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1500670 · number 1812640
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 7 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (3), Other (5) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four children's files were reviewed. Child #3 does not have a signed parent's rights form. Child #4 Is missing an address for the emergency contact and a health statement from page 4 is not checked and signed.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
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Records & paperwork
Four employee files were reviewed. Employee #1 is missing a photo id, cpr/1st aid card, and notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #2 is missing a hire date and a notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #3 is missing a photo id and cpr/1st aid card.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-07.
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Other
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection it was found that the director has not enrolled in any classes to complete business management training for her ceritifcate and is not fullfilling the role of director as she is required to be in a classroom all day. The records and required documents are not maintained.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection it was found that the permit holder is not ensuring that the director and staff are following the minimum standards including record keeping, supervision, and ratios.
HHSC 746.113(a) — Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection at naptime there were two teachers in the building each supervising a group of children and an additional person was not in the building.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
HHSC 746.1613(b) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Other
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Other Serious
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Other
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have any current enrollment forms for the children including shot records, emergency medical treatment permission, etc.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Safety & premises
The record was not available at inspection.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Staff background & training
During inspection, current staff do not have a peronnel file showing hire dates, birthdate, graduation info, that handbooks have been reviewed and that orientation was completed. There are no training certificates available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Records & paperwork
The records were not available during inspection.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other Serious
During inspection, a caregiver was not aware of how many children were in their care. During inspection, the caregiver identified and counted children and got a list to check name to face.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection the infant room was observed to have six infants with 1 caregiver. The room came into ratio when another caregiver was brought into the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-28.
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Food & allergies
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-28.
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Records & paperwork
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Safety & premises
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Prek room has chairs in front of outdoor exit door and door cannot be easily exited in the event of an emergency and cannot be accessed to get to the playground.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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