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
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Texas HHSC operation #926106 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
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Inspection record
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- 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 to Mar 17, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
- Mar 17, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- Mar 18, 2025Inspection3 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).
- Mar 18, 2025Inspection3 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).
- Mar 18, 2025Inspection3 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).
- Mar 18, 2025Inspection3 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).
- 2024
- Apr 23, 2024 to Apr 23, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 23, 2024 inspection
- Apr 23, 2024 inspection
- Apr 23, 2024 inspection
- Apr 23, 2024 inspection
- Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 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.
- Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 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.
- Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 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.
- Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 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.
- Apr 5, 2024Inspection4 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).
- Apr 5, 2024Inspection4 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).
- Apr 5, 2024Inspection4 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).
- Apr 5, 2024Inspection4 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).
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- 2023
- May 11, 2023Inspection2 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).
- May 11, 2023Inspection2 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).
- May 11, 2023Inspection2 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).
- May 11, 2023Inspection2 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).
- 2022
- Jul 6, 2022 to Jul 6, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 6, 2022 inspection
- Jul 6, 2022 inspection
- Jul 6, 2022 inspection
- Jul 6, 2022 inspection
- Jun 24, 2022Inspection1 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).
- Jun 24, 2022Inspection1 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).
- Jun 24, 2022Inspection1 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).
- Jun 24, 2022Inspection1 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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