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Lil' Red Schoolhouse Day Care

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 18, 2025.

15227 Houston, Lytle, TX 78052 · (830) 772-3300

At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 8 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 18, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2015Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 58

Texas HHSC operation #1569161 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
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 30, 2026 to Jul 28, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 30, 2026 self-reported incident
- Apr 30, 2026 self-reported incident
- Apr 30, 2026 self-reported incident
- Apr 30, 2026 self-reported incident
2025
Oct 21, 2025 to Nov 13, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based off of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child resulting in bruising to the arm.
  Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based off of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child resulting in bruising to the arm.
  Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based off of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child resulting in bruising to the arm.
  Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based off of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child resulting in bruising to the arm.
  Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
2024
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Two booster seats were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the expired booster seats were removed and disposed of.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Two booster seats were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the expired booster seats were removed and disposed of.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Two booster seats were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the expired booster seats were removed and disposed of.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Two booster seats were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the expired booster seats were removed and disposed of.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
Jan 8, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The employee who transports children had an expired transportation safety training certificate on file.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Jan 8, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The employee who transports children had an expired transportation safety training certificate on file.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Jan 8, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The employee who transports children had an expired transportation safety training certificate on file.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Jan 8, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The employee who transports children had an expired transportation safety training certificate on file.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).

Show 48 older visits, not counted above

2023
Feb 22, 2023 to May 18, 20238 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 18, 2023 inspection
- May 18, 2023 inspection
- May 18, 2023 inspection
- May 18, 2023 inspection
- May 16, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 16, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 16, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 16, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Children were observed to be out of control in the school age classroom. The children were observed running, and yelling in the classroom. One child was observed climbing on a table and walking across the table.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Children were observed to be out of control in the school age classroom. The children were observed running, and yelling in the classroom. One child was observed climbing on a table and walking across the table.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Children were observed to be out of control in the school age classroom. The children were observed running, and yelling in the classroom. One child was observed climbing on a table and walking across the table.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Children were observed to be out of control in the school age classroom. The children were observed running, and yelling in the classroom. One child was observed climbing on a table and walking across the table.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Feb 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  An Caregiver left an infant classroom with seven infants alone with one caregiver leaving the classroom out of ratio.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2023, verified Feb 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  An Caregiver left an infant classroom with seven infants alone with one caregiver leaving the classroom out of ratio.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2023, verified Feb 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  An Caregiver left an infant classroom with seven infants alone with one caregiver leaving the classroom out of ratio.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2023, verified Feb 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  An Caregiver left an infant classroom with seven infants alone with one caregiver leaving the classroom out of ratio.
  Corrected Feb 6, 2023, verified Feb 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jan 23, 2023 to Jan 27, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 23, 2023 inspection
- Jan 23, 2023 inspection
- Jan 23, 2023 inspection
- Jan 23, 2023 inspection
Jan 9, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  One infant was allowed to stay in a restrictive device for 35 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Crib Activities
  One infant was awake in the crib for 35 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2425.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  One caregiver did not wash the children?s hands after diapering.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Five infants lacked a current feeding schedule signed by the parents.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active Play Toddlers - 60 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  One out of three classrooms lacked an activity plan. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed an updated copy of the lesson plan and posted it.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The mulch under the slide was measured to be lacking 6 inches of loose fill. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the loose fill was raked into the fall zones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jan 9, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  One infant was allowed to stay in a restrictive device for 35 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Crib Activities
  One infant was awake in the crib for 35 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2425.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Five infants lacked a current feeding schedule signed by the parents.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The mulch under the slide was measured to be lacking 6 inches of loose fill. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the loose fill was raked into the fall zones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  One caregiver did not wash the children?s hands after diapering.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active Play Toddlers - 60 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  One out of three classrooms lacked an activity plan. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed an updated copy of the lesson plan and posted it.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(2)(A).
Jan 9, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  One infant was allowed to stay in a restrictive device for 35 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Crib Activities
  One infant was awake in the crib for 35 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2425.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The mulch under the slide was measured to be lacking 6 inches of loose fill. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the loose fill was raked into the fall zones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  One caregiver did not wash the children?s hands after diapering.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active Play Toddlers - 60 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  One out of three classrooms lacked an activity plan. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed an updated copy of the lesson plan and posted it.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Five infants lacked a current feeding schedule signed by the parents.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jan 9, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  One infant was allowed to stay in a restrictive device for 35 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Five infants lacked a current feeding schedule signed by the parents.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active Play Toddlers - 60 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  One out of three classrooms lacked an activity plan. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed an updated copy of the lesson plan and posted it.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  One caregiver did not wash the children?s hands after diapering.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The mulch under the slide was measured to be lacking 6 inches of loose fill. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the loose fill was raked into the fall zones.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Crib Activities
  One infant was awake in the crib for 35 minutes.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2023, verified Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2425.
2022
Oct 12, 2022 to Oct 24, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 24, 2022 inspection
- Oct 24, 2022 inspection
- Oct 24, 2022 inspection
- Oct 24, 2022 inspection
- Oct 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2022 complaint investigation
Jan 19, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation lacked a lacked a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2022, verified Feb 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One out of eight children records lacked immunization record. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed the record to the director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Operation Open to Parents At All Times
  Operation does not allow parents inside the operation. A sign on the door states the door will remain locked. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the sign on the door was removed and the door was unlocked.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).
Jan 19, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One out of eight children records lacked immunization record. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed the record to the director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation lacked a lacked a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2022, verified Feb 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Operation Open to Parents At All Times
  Operation does not allow parents inside the operation. A sign on the door states the door will remain locked. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the sign on the door was removed and the door was unlocked.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).
Jan 19, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One out of eight children records lacked immunization record. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed the record to the director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation lacked a lacked a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2022, verified Feb 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Operation Open to Parents At All Times
  Operation does not allow parents inside the operation. A sign on the door states the door will remain locked. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the sign on the door was removed and the door was unlocked.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).
Jan 19, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation lacked a lacked a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Feb 2, 2022, verified Feb 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One out of eight children records lacked immunization record. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed the record to the director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Operation Open to Parents At All Times
  Operation does not allow parents inside the operation. A sign on the door states the door will remain locked. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the sign on the door was removed and the door was unlocked.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

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