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Lil' Bearcats Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Lil' Bearcats Daycare
Lil' Bearcats Daycare is a licensed child care center in Ballinger, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 9, 2026, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
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
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil' Bearcats Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Runnels 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$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$102
State record
Inspection reports for Lil' Bearcats Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1829760
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
“The operation added swings to an existing swing set frame but the structure does not meet the required use zones creating a risk to children who use the swings.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lil' Bearcats Daycare
Is Lil' Bearcats Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 9, 2026.
When was Lil' Bearcats Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil' Bearcats Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Lil' Bearcats Daycare care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil' Bearcats Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lil' Bearcats Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil' Bearcats Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 365-5887 to ask.
What is Lil' Bearcats Daycare's phone number?
(325) 365-5887.
Where is Lil' Bearcats Daycare?
607 Sharp Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821. The nearest other daycare we list is Cuddlebugs Day Care, 0.6 miles away.