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Larue, TX 75770 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Lil' Indians is a licensed child care center in Frankston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 13, 2020, for up to 68 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lil' Indians has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Anderson County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
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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746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“While doing a walkthrough, the infant room changing table was torn and no longer able to be sanitized. This was corrected when the operation put a roll of wax paper on the table to be used during diaper changes.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three children files were missing information for an alternate emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
“The operation did not have a letter stating there is not a health department in the county to provide a health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During inspection and interviews, it was found that the transportation driver did not have transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without ensuring all children had exited. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 30 minutes. It was also stated during the course of the investigation that children are sometimes allowed to turn off the electronic child safety alarm. Allowing a child to turn off the safety alarm does not demonstrate good judgment.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that the operation utilized a transportation van that did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed. The employee exited the vehicle without ensuring all children had exited.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation, and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. Caregivers and director advised the operation straps children into the highchair tables and the wagon for time out.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. Caregivers and director advised the operation uses the wagon for time out. The wagon does not have two working straps in any one of the tree compartments.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. Caregivers and the director advised the director trained the staff to use the high chair tables and the wagon for time out.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“A canister of Bleach wipes was on the table that children were playiing at. This was brought into compliance when the caregiver removed them out of children's reach.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“There is no documentation of carbon monoxide detector inspections. Operation believes it may be connected to their fire alarm system. Operation has contacted fire alarm company to advise if this inspection was covered in their annual monitoring. Operation will contact me by Friday to advise. Operation will monitor monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2020.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 273-4099 to ask.
(903) 273-4099.
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