Lil Eagles Preschool & Childcare
13515 SH 149, Tatum, TX 75691 · Rusk County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 123
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Matt Crawford
- Phone
- (903) 947-2075
- Regulated since
- Nov 24, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 676408 · number 1158647
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Loose fill was measured on the playground and was found to be a little under 6 inches in some areas.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During review two individuals with inactive background checks were seen present caregiver for children and listed as employees for the daycare.
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 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection 2 infants were seen sleeping in their cribs while swaddled.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-19. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Safety & premises
Loose fill was measured on the playground at around 2-3 inches around the use zones.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-31. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During review multiple feeding instructions for infants had not been updated in 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire inspection had not been conducted since 2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Records & paperwork
Multiple children's records were missing the full address for either a physician or medical facility.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Other
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection a child was observed not washing their hands after using the toilet.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios
During review of the operational policy it was missing the full promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.