Lil Eagles Preschool & Childcare, Tatum TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

3 critical and 6 serious findings across 9 visits. Most recent critical finding: Dec 19, 2025. Latest visit Apr 17, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings3 · Texas median 1

54% of Texas licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings6 · Texas median 2

74% of Texas licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Dec 19, 2025InspectionCriticalStaff present before background check clearedTexas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High+ 2 more findings from this visit: no swaddling of infant unless completed…, installation and maintenance of loose-fill…Verified corrected Dec 19, 2025

“During review two individuals with inactive background checks were seen present caregiver for children and listed as employees for the daycare.”Texas HHSC inspector, Dec 19, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jan 14, 2025InspectionCriticalFire inspection overdueTexas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High+ 2 more findings from this visit: infant feeding instructions not updated, required admission information - physician…Verified corrected Jan 30, 2025

Feb 6, 2026InspectionSeriousInstallation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Texas: Medium HighVerified corrected Mar 20, 2026

9findings in 36 months9verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours6:30 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Rusk
License number: 1158647
Date issued: Nov 24, 2010
Licensed capacity: 123 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

9 recorded visits · 9 available findings.

3Critical findings

6Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

6 visits

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20265 visits · 1 recorded finding

Apr 17, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Apr 15, 2026Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Mar 20, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 6, 2026Inspection1 finding
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Serious
Loose fill was measured on the playground and was found to be a little under 6 inches in some areas.
State verification recorded Mar 20, 2026.
Standard 746.4907(a)(2) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Mar 6, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026405431
Visit source ID
905790186
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Jan 5, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

20251 visit · 3 recorded findings

Dec 19, 2025Inspection3 findings
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Critical
During the inspection 2 infants were seen sleeping in their cribs while swaddled.
State verification recorded Jan 5, 2026.
Standard 746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026448542
Visit source ID
905790184
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Serious
Loose fill was measured on the playground at around 2-3 inches around the use zones.
State verification recorded Feb 6, 2026.
Standard 746.4907(a)(2) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 31, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026368606
Visit source ID
905790184
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Background-check eligibility
Critical
During review two individuals with inactive background checks were seen present caregiver for children and listed as employees for the daycare.
State verification recorded Dec 19, 2025.
Standard 745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 22, 2025
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026408704
Visit source ID
905790184
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Older records · before Nov 6, 2023

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Feb 8, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Jul 28, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Jul 26, 2022Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Feb 15, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded

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Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 9 available findings.

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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

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Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 9 available findings.

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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

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