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Lil Lions Learning Center

212 Cemetary St, Lockhart, TX 786445.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$189
year first permitted
2009

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About

About Lil Lions Learning Center

Lil Lions Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lockhart, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 14, 2009, for up to 51 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Lions Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $189 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.
Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 Lions Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#982906
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The annual fire inspection was due in October 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

    • 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 and one caregiver was due in December 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

    • 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 does not have a letter from the county stating a sanitation inspection is not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “Operation playground did not have 6 inches of loose fill, in the outdoor play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  9. Nov 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Two caregivers have CPR that was completed online and did not include hands-on training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two caregivers are missing required trainings in topics related to health and safety.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

  10. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Lil Lions Learning Center

Is Lil Lions Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 14, 2009.

When was Lil Lions Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Lions Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Lions Learning Center care for?

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

Does Lil Lions Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil Lions Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil Lions Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 398-7784 to ask.

What is Lil Lions Learning Center's phone number?

(512) 398-7784.

Where is Lil Lions Learning Center?

212 Cemetary St, Lockhart, TX 78644. The nearest other daycare we list is A Small World Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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