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Lil Farmer's Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About
About Lil Farmer's Child Development Center
Lil Farmer's Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Alton, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 19, 2008, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 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 subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil Farmer's Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Lil Farmer's Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #926106
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
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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- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies reviewed were missing information on supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two caregivers did not have complete annual training. A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/18/2024-1/17/2025 on the following topics: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 9/04/2023 - 9/03/2024 on the following topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“2 of 8 childrens records reviewed were missing the child's immunization records. 1 of 8 children records reviewed was missing the child's health statement from a health-care professiona.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“12 children were napping in the entrance/pre-k room with one caregiver. 2 of the 12 children were 0-17 months. 10 of the 12 children were 18 months to 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver came back from lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
Apr 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“13 children were observed napping in the Pre-K room. The youngest child was 11 months and the oldest child was 4 years old. Note: This was corrected at inspection when infant-age children were transfered to the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing training certificates for Health and Safety related topics.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.5207(a)(2) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
“Emergency Evacuation Diagrams posted in the rooms were not observed with 2 exit routes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been documented for 2024. Per provider, checks have been conducted monthly but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider checked the fire extinguisher and CO detectors and documented the check under the Emergency Practices Form.”
Corrected during the visit
May 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Ten children's files reviewed were reviewed. Three are missing immunization record and one is missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Seven staff files were reviewed. A caregivers file has an invalid high school diploma or equivalent. A second file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent and complete information of translation / equivalency evaluation.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023
- Jul 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“Health Inspection Report available for review at the time inspection was conducted on 1/13/2021. Per provider an inspection was conducted at the beginning of 2022 but report could not be located.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Farmer's Child Development Center
Is Lil Farmer's Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 19, 2008.
When was Lil Farmer's Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Farmer's Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 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 Farmer's Child Development Center care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil Farmer's Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil Farmer's Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil Farmer's Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 584-7106 to ask.
What is Lil Farmer's Child Development Center's phone number?
(956) 584-7106.
Where is Lil Farmer's Child Development Center?
115 N Alvarado St, Alton, TX 78573. The nearest other daycare we list is UMOS MSHS Alton Center, 0.6 miles away.