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Lil Farmer's Child Development Center

32 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 18, 2025.

115 N Alvarado St, Alton, TX 78573 · (956) 584-7106

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAlton licensed centers, n=11
Serious findings0 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Mar 18, 2025.
Critical0 vs median 4
73% of centers have at least one
Serious32 vs median 32
100% of centers have at least one
LicenseSince 2008Full Permit
Practical6:45a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 82

Texas HHSC operation #926106 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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  • Transportation to/from schoolListed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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  1. 2026
  2. Mar 17, 2026 to Mar 17, 20264 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Mar 17, 2026 inspection
    • Mar 17, 2026 inspection
    • Mar 17, 2026 inspection
    • Mar 17, 2026 inspection
  3. 2025
  4. Mar 18, 2025Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      The operational policies reviewed were missing information on supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

      Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      2 of 8 childrens records reviewed were missing the child's immunization records. 1 of 8 children records reviewed was missing the child's health statement from a health-care professiona.

      Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Two caregivers did not have complete annual training. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/18/2024-1/17/2025 on the following topics: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 9/04/2023 - 9/03/2024 on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

      Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).

  5. Mar 18, 2025Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      2 of 8 childrens records reviewed were missing the child's immunization records. 1 of 8 children records reviewed was missing the child's health statement from a health-care professiona.

      Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      The operational policies reviewed were missing information on supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

      Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Two caregivers did not have complete annual training. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/18/2024-1/17/2025 on the following topics: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 9/04/2023 - 9/03/2024 on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

      Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).

  6. Mar 18, 2025Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Two caregivers did not have complete annual training. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/18/2024-1/17/2025 on the following topics: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 9/04/2023 - 9/03/2024 on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

      Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      2 of 8 childrens records reviewed were missing the child's immunization records. 1 of 8 children records reviewed was missing the child's health statement from a health-care professiona.

      Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      The operational policies reviewed were missing information on supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

      Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).

  7. Mar 18, 2025Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      2 of 8 childrens records reviewed were missing the child's immunization records. 1 of 8 children records reviewed was missing the child's health statement from a health-care professiona.

      Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      The operational policies reviewed were missing information on supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

      Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Two caregivers did not have complete annual training. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/18/2024-1/17/2025 on the following topics: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 9/04/2023 - 9/03/2024 on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

      Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Mar 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).

  8. 2024
  9. Apr 23, 2024 to Apr 23, 20244 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Apr 23, 2024 inspection
    • Apr 23, 2024 inspection
    • Apr 23, 2024 inspection
    • Apr 23, 2024 inspection
  10. Apr 15, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      12 children were napping in the entrance/pre-k room with one caregiver. 2 of the 12 children were 0-17 months. 10 of the 12 children were 18 months to 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver came back from lunch.

      Corrected Apr 15, 2024, verified Apr 23, 2024. Standard 746.1701.

  11. Apr 15, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      12 children were napping in the entrance/pre-k room with one caregiver. 2 of the 12 children were 0-17 months. 10 of the 12 children were 18 months to 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver came back from lunch.

      Corrected Apr 15, 2024, verified Apr 23, 2024. Standard 746.1701.

  12. Apr 15, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      12 children were napping in the entrance/pre-k room with one caregiver. 2 of the 12 children were 0-17 months. 10 of the 12 children were 18 months to 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver came back from lunch.

      Corrected Apr 15, 2024, verified Apr 23, 2024. Standard 746.1701.

  13. Apr 15, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      12 children were napping in the entrance/pre-k room with one caregiver. 2 of the 12 children were 0-17 months. 10 of the 12 children were 18 months to 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver came back from lunch.

      Corrected Apr 15, 2024, verified Apr 23, 2024. Standard 746.1701.

  14. Apr 5, 2024Inspection
    4 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room

      Emergency Evacuation Diagrams posted in the rooms were not observed with 2 exit routes.

      Corrected Apr 8, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      13 children were observed napping in the Pre-K room. The youngest child was 11 months and the oldest child was 4 years old. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant-age children were transfered to the infant room.

      Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.1605(1).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing training certificates for Health and Safety related topics.

      Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Standard 746.801(3).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been documented for 2024. Per provider, checks have been conducted monthly but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider checked the fire extinguisher and CO detectors and documented the check under the Emergency Practices Form.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).

  15. Apr 5, 2024Inspection
    4 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been documented for 2024. Per provider, checks have been conducted monthly but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider checked the fire extinguisher and CO detectors and documented the check under the Emergency Practices Form.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing training certificates for Health and Safety related topics.

      Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Standard 746.801(3).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      13 children were observed napping in the Pre-K room. The youngest child was 11 months and the oldest child was 4 years old. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant-age children were transfered to the infant room.

      Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.1605(1).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room

      Emergency Evacuation Diagrams posted in the rooms were not observed with 2 exit routes.

      Corrected Apr 8, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(2).

  16. Apr 5, 2024Inspection
    4 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing training certificates for Health and Safety related topics.

      Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Standard 746.801(3).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been documented for 2024. Per provider, checks have been conducted monthly but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider checked the fire extinguisher and CO detectors and documented the check under the Emergency Practices Form.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      13 children were observed napping in the Pre-K room. The youngest child was 11 months and the oldest child was 4 years old. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant-age children were transfered to the infant room.

      Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.1605(1).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room

      Emergency Evacuation Diagrams posted in the rooms were not observed with 2 exit routes.

      Corrected Apr 8, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(2).

  17. Apr 5, 2024Inspection
    4 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been documented for 2024. Per provider, checks have been conducted monthly but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider checked the fire extinguisher and CO detectors and documented the check under the Emergency Practices Form.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.801(10).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room

      Emergency Evacuation Diagrams posted in the rooms were not observed with 2 exit routes.

      Corrected Apr 8, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing training certificates for Health and Safety related topics.

      Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Standard 746.801(3).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      13 children were observed napping in the Pre-K room. The youngest child was 11 months and the oldest child was 4 years old. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant-age children were transfered to the infant room.

      Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.1605(1).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above
  1. 2023
  2. May 11, 2023Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      Seven staff files were reviewed. A caregivers file has an invalid high school diploma or equivalent. A second file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent and complete information of translation / equivalency evaluation.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified May 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      Ten children's files reviewed were reviewed. Three are missing immunization record and one is missing a health statement.

      Corrected May 21, 2023, verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).

  3. May 11, 2023Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      Ten children's files reviewed were reviewed. Three are missing immunization record and one is missing a health statement.

      Corrected May 21, 2023, verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      Seven staff files were reviewed. A caregivers file has an invalid high school diploma or equivalent. A second file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent and complete information of translation / equivalency evaluation.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified May 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).

  4. May 11, 2023Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      Seven staff files were reviewed. A caregivers file has an invalid high school diploma or equivalent. A second file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent and complete information of translation / equivalency evaluation.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified May 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      Ten children's files reviewed were reviewed. Three are missing immunization record and one is missing a health statement.

      Corrected May 21, 2023, verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).

  5. May 11, 2023Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      Ten children's files reviewed were reviewed. Three are missing immunization record and one is missing a health statement.

      Corrected May 21, 2023, verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      Seven staff files were reviewed. A caregivers file has an invalid high school diploma or equivalent. A second file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent and complete information of translation / equivalency evaluation.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified May 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).

  6. 2022
  7. Jul 6, 2022 to Jul 6, 20224 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Jul 6, 2022 inspection
    • Jul 6, 2022 inspection
    • Jul 6, 2022 inspection
    • Jul 6, 2022 inspection
  8. Jun 24, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

      Health Inspection Report available for review at the time inspection was conducted on 1/13/2021. Per provider an inspection was conducted at the beginning of 2022 but report could not be located.

      Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Standard 746.801(12).

  9. Jun 24, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

      Health Inspection Report available for review at the time inspection was conducted on 1/13/2021. Per provider an inspection was conducted at the beginning of 2022 but report could not be located.

      Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Standard 746.801(12).

  10. Jun 24, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

      Health Inspection Report available for review at the time inspection was conducted on 1/13/2021. Per provider an inspection was conducted at the beginning of 2022 but report could not be located.

      Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Standard 746.801(12).

  11. Jun 24, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

      Health Inspection Report available for review at the time inspection was conducted on 1/13/2021. Per provider an inspection was conducted at the beginning of 2022 but report could not be located.

      Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Standard 746.801(12).

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