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Lil' Indians

320 US Highway 175, Frankston, TX 75763
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2020

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About Lil' Indians

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.

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
68 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Anderson County medians, full time, per week

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

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' Indians

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1695359
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

  8. Mar 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      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

  9. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 11, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  4. Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 30, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • TransportationHigh risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  6. Mar 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 21, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

  8. Mar 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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

  10. Dec 28, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

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' Indians

Is Lil' Indians licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2020.

When was Lil' Indians last inspected?

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.

Has Lil' Indians had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Lil' Indians care for?

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

Does Lil' Indians accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil' Indians' 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 Lil' Indians cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 273-4099 to ask.

What is Lil' Indians' phone number?

(903) 273-4099.

Where is Lil' Indians?

320 US Highway 175, Frankston, TX 75763. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Tots Daycare, 0.6 miles away.

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