Little Lotus Preschool

1607 HIGH CHAPARRAL DR, Leander, TX 78641 · Williamson County

18cited violations

6serious

18inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 56
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:20 AM-05:45 PM
Director / administrator: Stephanie Octavio
Phone: (512) 907-0789
Regulated since: Nov 5, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1518147 · number 1825579
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 7
Discipline & child guidance 4
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 2
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	10	2	Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1)
2025	8	4	Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Records & paperwork (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

Sep 16, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  While conducting children's file review of 3 children. There was a file missing the required health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-10-02. Correction verified 2026-09-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  While conducting a records audit, the operation did not have a daily playground check list on file. The operation immediately printed the check list and began completing the check list.
  
  HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-16.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  While conducting a walkthrough of the operation. A staff member did not have required background check.
  
  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 2026-08-02. Correction verified 2026-08-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  While conducting a walkthrough of the operation. A staff member did not have required background check.
  
  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 2026-08-02. Correction verified 2026-08-10.
HHSC inspection history
May 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have insurance.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
- Safety & premises
  The last fire drill was conducted on 01/22/2026
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
HHSC inspection history
May 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have insurance.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
- Safety & premises
  The last fire drill was conducted on 01/22/2026
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation admitted that they did not get the parents permission to show the video to another parent before showing the video.
  
  HHSC 746.521(8) — Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-02. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation admitted that they did not get the parents permission to show the video to another parent before showing the video.
  
  HHSC 746.521(8) — Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-02. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was video evidence to support that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by "popping" a child in the chest to get the child's attention. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. There was video evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm inappropriately in the classroom. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was video evidence to support that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by "popping" a child in the chest to get the child's attention. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. There was video evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm inappropriately in the classroom. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The parents were provided with an old copy of the parent handbook and were not provided with an updated copy when items were added.
  
  HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The parents were provided with an old copy of the parent handbook and were not provided with an updated copy when items were added.
  
  HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were reviewed and missing the following: suspension and expulsion policy, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, parents rights, emergency preparedness plan, access to the adult chair, special needs policy.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were reviewed and missing the following: suspension and expulsion policy, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, parents rights, emergency preparedness plan, access to the adult chair, special needs policy.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Letter text

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 Little Lotus Preschool, 1607 HIGH CHAPARRAL DR, Leander, TX 78641-1942 (operation ID 1518147, operation number 1825579), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.