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Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2
Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 23, 2018, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedOpen until 8 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Open as early as 5 am |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from school) |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1656324
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Food and nutrition 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The director left the children unsupervised in the classroom to open the door for CCR to enter the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“Within three minutes, CCR observed an infant strapped in a baby swing, sleeping in the restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
“CCR did not observe the recent licensing inspection posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“CCR did not observe a diaper changing table in the toddler classroom where the infant was being cared for. Instead, the infant caregiver was using a sleeping mat labeled as a diaper changing mat, which had a hole and is no longer non-absorbent, to change the children's diapers.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“CCR observed the director caring for 13 children, with the youngest being two months old and the oldest eight years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The operation has an open yard where the children's playground is not enclosed. CCR observed several hazards accessible to children, including fire ant killer, wet wipe boxes collecting water, unused sleeping cots, ladders, and gardening soil.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.3815(a) - Specialized Medical Assistance - Provide as Recommended or Ordered by a Health-Care Professional
“A child who was diagnosed with a food allergy by their healthcare provider does not have an EpiPen stored at the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
“Children were served a beverage with 8 grams of added sugar that consist of 15% juice for PM snack. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed all sugar added beverages.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
“The director is missing 6 hours annual training in management/leadership/supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
746.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
“The operation changed the operating hours, is opening at 5am and did not make notification of the change.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
Aug 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“4 electrical fans were sitting on the floor within reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation inspection was conducted on 3/4/25 and expires on 7/20/25. The report indicates non-compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
“The carbon monoxide detector indicated 1 "chirp" per minute, indicating to replace the battery.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
“Two groups of children were not supervised during naptime when the caregivers stepped out of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
“1 sleeping mat was being used by a child that was torn with exposed foam, making it impossible to sanitize. Note: the caregiver threw it away and replaced with a new one.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 23, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to make notification to CCR as soon as possible, but no later than two days after an Injury to a child in your care that requires medical treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“The operation served an identified food to a child with food allergies, resulting in the use of an epi-pen and ambulance being dispatched.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to complete an incident report and share with CCR upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“There is the presence of rodent feces in the kitchen cabinets with a large hole in the wall inside the cabinet that is the suspected entry/exit of rodents.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director failed to operate in compliance with minimum standards and failed to ensure all employees comply with the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“2 out of 2 infants not yet on table food requiring written feeding instructions were outdated.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The director needs to complete 2 hour transportation training and keep the training certificate in the staff file and made available to CCR for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“4 out of 4 infants is missing the daily report. Daily reports are made on Brightwheel, however the caregiver was not able to access the daily report for review by CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“Outdoor play equipment on the children's playground has two screws protrudiung from the structure.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“4 out of 4 infant bottles and cups are missing the required name label.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
“The hand washing sink in the diaper-changing area in the infant room is out of service.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The children have not been outside since June 2024 for outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“Part of the fence is laying on the ground and needs to be stood back up or replaced.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“2 active ant beds are present on the playground near the active play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The toddler room floor has multiple areas of ripped/ torn vinyl flooring that needs repair or replacement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
- Jul 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A fire inspection has not been completed since October 27,2022..”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2024
Jan 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One feeding instructions sheet for an infant on bottle food was last signed by the parent in August 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“Two tricycles, one plastic see-saw, and one child chair located in the playground, were damaged with sharp edges. Note: this was corrected at time of inspection when the director removed it.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“Multiple active ant beds in the playground were observed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A large spiny cactus has grown up from the neighbors yard along the playground fence, made accessible to children during play.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
- Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jan 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill is measuring at 3 inches out of the 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The use zone for the exit of the slide is measured at 3 1/2 ft from the barrier.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2
Is Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 23, 2018.
When was Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 One's Daycare Emporium 2 care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 380-5321 to ask.
What is Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2's phone number?
(713) 380-5321.
Where is Lil One's Daycare Emporium 2?
8151 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028. The nearest other daycare we list is B's Children World Academy, 0.4 miles away.