Maria Araiza
Tyler, TX 75702 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
DBA Lil People Adventures
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About DBA Lil People Adventures
DBA Lil People Adventures is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 3, 2024, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
DBA Lil People Adventures has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for DBA Lil People Adventures
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1789183
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“At the inspection, two out of six personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“At the inspection, 6 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file at the center dated within a week of their enrollment date.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
“At the inspection, 2 out of 6 personnel records reviewed did not have proof of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the inspection, the infant teacher was alone caring for five infants ages 2 months-11 months old and out of ratio by one infant. The ratio was corrected at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant feeding instructions were reviewed and have not been updated in over 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“Activity plans were reviewed and found that there were not 2 planned times for outside play for the children of all ages.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant feeding instructions were reviewed and have not been updated in over 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The fire drills were reviewed and found that the operation did not document fire drill for March.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
Mar 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“The personnel records reviewed did not have the notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
Jan 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The operation did not have infant feeding instructions for the infants.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“The operational polices were reviewed and were missing items. The missing items were discussed with the director.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
“The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about DBA Lil People Adventures
Is DBA Lil People Adventures licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 3, 2024.
When was DBA Lil People Adventures last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has DBA Lil People Adventures had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can DBA Lil People Adventures care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does DBA Lil People Adventures accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are DBA Lil People Adventures' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does DBA Lil People Adventures cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 630-2617 to ask.
What is DBA Lil People Adventures' phone number?
(903) 630-2617.
Where is DBA Lil People Adventures?
1007 W Gentry Pkwy, Tyler, TX 75702. The nearest other daycare we list is Ebenezer Day Care Center, 0.1 miles away.