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Lil School House

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 19, 2026.

2081 FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508 · (325) 572-3003

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 8 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 19, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 43

Texas HHSC operation #1692233 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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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2026
Apr 21, 2026 to May 28, 20268 inspections
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- May 28, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 21, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 21, 2026 inspection
Apr 19, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on the information obtained through investigation, it was determined that an employee yells at children when disciplining children in care.
  Corrected May 18, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that children are withheld their milk and water after playing outside, until they have eaten at least half of their lunch.
  Corrected May 18, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Apr 19, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on the information obtained through investigation, it was determined that an employee yells at children when disciplining children in care.
  Corrected May 18, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that children are withheld their milk and water after playing outside, until they have eaten at least half of their lunch.
  Corrected May 18, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Apr 19, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on the information obtained through investigation, it was determined that an employee yells at children when disciplining children in care.
  Corrected May 18, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that children are withheld their milk and water after playing outside, until they have eaten at least half of their lunch.
  Corrected May 18, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Apr 19, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on the information obtained through investigation, it was determined that an employee yells at children when disciplining children in care.
  Corrected May 18, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that children are withheld their milk and water after playing outside, until they have eaten at least half of their lunch.
  Corrected May 18, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
Mar 4, 2026 to Mar 4, 20264 inspections
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- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
2025
Mar 27, 2025 to Oct 8, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 8, 2025 inspection
- Oct 8, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 8, 2025 inspection
- Oct 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 27, 2025 inspection
- Mar 27, 2025 inspection
- Mar 27, 2025 inspection
- Mar 27, 2025 inspection
2024
Jun 4, 2024 to Jun 4, 20244 inspections
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- Jun 4, 2024 inspection

Show 44 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 2, 2023 to Aug 2, 20234 inspections
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- Aug 2, 2023 inspection
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Jul 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  A can of Glade air freshener was observed in the restroom and accessible to children in care. The restroom is used by children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the air freshener was removed and placed out of the readch of children.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2023, verified Aug 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  A caregiver and the Director was lacking annual training in required topics.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  A can of Glade air freshener was observed in the restroom and accessible to children in care. The restroom is used by children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the air freshener was removed and placed out of the readch of children.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2023, verified Aug 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  A caregiver and the Director was lacking annual training in required topics.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  A can of Glade air freshener was observed in the restroom and accessible to children in care. The restroom is used by children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the air freshener was removed and placed out of the readch of children.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2023, verified Aug 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  A caregiver and the Director was lacking annual training in required topics.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  A can of Glade air freshener was observed in the restroom and accessible to children in care. The restroom is used by children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the air freshener was removed and placed out of the readch of children.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2023, verified Aug 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  A caregiver and the Director was lacking annual training in required topics.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 25, 2023 to Jun 20, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 20, 2023 inspection
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- May 25, 2023 inspection
May 22, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in effort to discipline the child. It was also determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a spatula towards children in care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked good judgment when sleeping during naptime while under caregiver duties.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 22, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in effort to discipline the child. It was also determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a spatula towards children in care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked good judgment when sleeping during naptime while under caregiver duties.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 22, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in effort to discipline the child. It was also determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a spatula towards children in care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked good judgment when sleeping during naptime while under caregiver duties.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 22, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked good judgment when sleeping during naptime while under caregiver duties.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in effort to discipline the child. It was also determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a spatula towards children in care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Mar 16, 2023 to Mar 30, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Mar 30, 2023 inspection
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- Mar 30, 2023 inspection
- Mar 16, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 16, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 16, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 16, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Sep 13, 2022 to Sep 13, 20224 inspections
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2021
Oct 12, 2021 to Oct 26, 20218 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 15, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 15, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 15, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 15, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection
- Oct 12, 2021 inspection

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Compare nearby

Licensed centers in zip 79508, same 36-month window.

Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Lil School House this page	Toddler–School	43	6:30a–5:30p	4 crit·4 ser
Alliance After School Care at Buffalo Gap	Pre-K–School	40	3p–6p	Clear
Lil School House Cottage	Infant–School	61	6:45a–5:30p	8 ser

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