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Colonial Farms Day Care

36 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 9, 2026.

18471 IH 35 S, Lytle, TX 78052 · (830) 772-4642

At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 36 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 9, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious36 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1994Full Permit

Practical6a–6:15pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 130

Texas HHSC operation #507879 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jul 29, 2026 to Jul 29, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 29, 2026 inspection
- Jul 29, 2026 inspection
- Jul 29, 2026 inspection
- Jul 29, 2026 inspection
Jul 9, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill on the playground where the monkey bars are located was very compacted with grass growing through. The loose-fill was not maintained at the proper depth.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child's hands were not washed immediately after having their diaper changed. The child was allowed to join the group of children. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivier and the diaper changing table was sanitized.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of ten children's records evaluated were lacking current immunizations on file.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Standard 746.613(b).
Jul 9, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child's hands were not washed immediately after having their diaper changed. The child was allowed to join the group of children. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of ten children's records evaluated were lacking current immunizations on file.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivier and the diaper changing table was sanitized.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill on the playground where the monkey bars are located was very compacted with grass growing through. The loose-fill was not maintained at the proper depth.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jul 9, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of ten children's records evaluated were lacking current immunizations on file.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill on the playground where the monkey bars are located was very compacted with grass growing through. The loose-fill was not maintained at the proper depth.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child's hands were not washed immediately after having their diaper changed. The child was allowed to join the group of children. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivier and the diaper changing table was sanitized.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3505(e).
Jul 9, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of ten children's records evaluated were lacking current immunizations on file.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill on the playground where the monkey bars are located was very compacted with grass growing through. The loose-fill was not maintained at the proper depth.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified Jul 29, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child's hands were not washed immediately after having their diaper changed. The child was allowed to join the group of children. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivier and the diaper changing table was sanitized.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3505(e).
Mar 12, 2026 to Mar 12, 20264 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 12, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Aug 28, 2025 to Oct 24, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 24, 2025 inspection
- Oct 24, 2025 inspection
- Oct 24, 2025 inspection
- Oct 24, 2025 inspection
- Oct 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten children records evaluated had out of date immunizations.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Jul 22, 2025. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill for two monkey bar structures was not maintained to the proper 6 inch depth. There was grass growing through and the loose fill was very compacted.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill for two monkey bar structures was not maintained to the proper 6 inch depth. There was grass growing through and the loose fill was very compacted.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten children records evaluated had out of date immunizations.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Jul 22, 2025. Standard 746.613(b).
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten children records evaluated had out of date immunizations.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Jul 22, 2025. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill for two monkey bar structures was not maintained to the proper 6 inch depth. There was grass growing through and the loose fill was very compacted.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jul 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill for two monkey bar structures was not maintained to the proper 6 inch depth. There was grass growing through and the loose fill was very compacted.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten children records evaluated had out of date immunizations.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Jul 22, 2025. Standard 746.613(b).
2024
Aug 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Todder's hands were not washed after diapering.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  An employee did not wash their hands in between changing diapers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  The diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between diaper changes for multiple children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
Aug 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Todder's hands were not washed after diapering.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  The diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between diaper changes for multiple children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  An employee did not wash their hands in between changing diapers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
Aug 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  The diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between diaper changes for multiple children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  An employee did not wash their hands in between changing diapers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Todder's hands were not washed after diapering.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
Aug 13, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  The diaper changing surface was not sanitized in between diaper changes for multiple children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Todder's hands were not washed after diapering.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  An employee did not wash their hands in between changing diapers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
2023
Sep 19, 2023 to Sep 19, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 19, 2023 inspection
- Sep 19, 2023 inspection
- Sep 19, 2023 inspection
- Sep 19, 2023 inspection

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

Aug 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  Two of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2023, verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
Aug 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  Two of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2023, verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
Aug 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  Two of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2023, verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
Aug 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  Two of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Sep 8, 2023, verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
Jul 24, 2023 to Jul 24, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 24, 2023 inspection
- Jul 24, 2023 inspection
- Jul 24, 2023 inspection
- Jul 24, 2023 inspection
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two out of seven infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver promptly removed the infants and placed them in a crib.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two out of seven infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver promptly removed the infants and placed them in a crib.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two out of seven infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver promptly removed the infants and placed them in a crib.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two out of seven infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The caregiver promptly removed the infants and placed them in a crib.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Diaper changing was observed, however the infants hands were not washed after diaper changing.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jul 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Diaper changing was observed, however the infants hands were not washed after diaper changing.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jul 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Diaper changing was observed, however the infants hands were not washed after diaper changing.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jul 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
Jun 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Diaper changing was observed, however the infants hands were not washed after diaper changing.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2023, verified Jul 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
May 12, 2023 to May 12, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of ten children records evaluated lacked an updated immunization record.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of ten children records evaluated lacked an updated immunization record.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of ten children records evaluated lacked an updated immunization record.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of ten children records evaluated lacked an updated immunization record.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2022, verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
2021
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  One caregivers' records reviewed lacked a current CPR and first aid training. The caregiver was observed to be in charge of a classroom unsupervised until the caregiver was placed with a qualified caregiver.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  One of Eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  One caregivers' records reviewed lacked a current CPR and first aid training. The caregiver was observed to be in charge of a classroom unsupervised until the caregiver was placed with a qualified caregiver.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  One of Eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  One of Eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  One caregivers' records reviewed lacked a current CPR and first aid training. The caregiver was observed to be in charge of a classroom unsupervised until the caregiver was placed with a qualified caregiver.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  One of Eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
  One caregivers' records reviewed lacked a current CPR and first aid training. The caregiver was observed to be in charge of a classroom unsupervised until the caregiver was placed with a qualified caregiver.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(3)(A).

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