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Lil' Colts Childcare

506 Parks, Claude, TX 79019
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$147
year first permitted
2022
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About Lil' Colts Childcare

Lil' Colts Childcare is a licensed child care center in Claude, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 29, 2022, for up to 39 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil' Colts Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Armstrong County has a median price of $147 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.
Armstrong County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Lil' Colts Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
39 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1734761
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Aug 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “The CPR and First aid training for the director expired in April 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

  2. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “CPR and first aid training for one caregiver has expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “The infant classroom had more than an 18 month age gap between the oldest child and the youngest infant.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

  7. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “The CPR and First aid training for the director expired in February 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

      “Diaper changing occurred on a diaper changing mat in the hallway and was not in an area with a hand washing sink nearby.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3311(a)(1)(A) - Special Diets - Written Approval from Physician or Health Care Professional

      “Two children enrolled have diet restrictions without medical documentation on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “After diaper changing, the child having their diaper changed and the staff member doing the diaper change did not wash their hands. Additionally, children did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

      “Two staff lack documentation of orientation and lack documentation of exemption of pre service. Additionally one file is lacking a photo ID, two are lacking proof of high school diploma or equivalent.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

  10. May 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The most recent annual certification form was certified on 02/9/2022 and was due to be re-certified by 2/9/2023. An updated children's product certification form is required to be filled out to ensure there are no recalled products in the facility.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The most recent fire inspection available for review at inspection is from February 2022. Documentation of an annual fire inspection within the last 12 months is past due.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lil' Colts Childcare

Is Lil' Colts Childcare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 29, 2022.

When was Lil' Colts Childcare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil' Colts Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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' Colts Childcare care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lil' Colts Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lil' Colts Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil' Colts Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 479-8080 to ask.

What is Lil' Colts Childcare's phone number?

(806) 479-8080.

Where is Lil' Colts Childcare?

506 Parks, Claude, TX 79019. The nearest other daycare we list is Aunt Cole's House, 8.9 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).