Darlynn Sherrard Schoppe
Shepherd, TX 77371 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 15
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $129
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center
Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Shepherd, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2015, for up to 15 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Jacinto County has a median price of $129 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$129
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$121
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$118
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1532603
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule 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
“Based on information obtained during the inspection and through staff interviews, it was determined that a child was not properly supervised at the time of an incident. The child obtained an injury during the incident. The injury sustained required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection expired on 5/14/2025. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
May 15, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“It was found during the inspection and through interviews that was not sufficient lighting to see all the children during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“It was found that all of the infants did not have their own cribs.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“It was found that infants were sleeping in bouncy chairs, and two infants were sharing a playpen to sleep in.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“Based on the information obtained during the inspection, there have been more than one occasion where the operation was out of ratio during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a mop bucket stored in the restroom that the children use that had water in it,”
Corrected during the visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the information obtained and the standards that were cited, the Director has not been ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“It was found that infants have been sleeping in bouncy chairs which are restrictive devices.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
- Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two out of four children's records were missing the emergency contact addresses. The Director correct this at the time of the inspection be getting the emergency contact addresses.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
- Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The Director had one out 30 reauired training hours for the calendar year of 2021-2022-her hire date to her anniversary date of hire.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“The Director left a caregvier in charge while she was on vacatin who did not know where files were for Licensing to review. This was corrected when a another caregiver came over from the sister location to help out the caregiver present in the building. The corrected at inspection box will not be checked because a follow up inspeciton will be done.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center
Is Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2015.
When was Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Pirates Daycare and Learning Center care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 727-0090 to ask.
What is Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?
(936) 727-0090.
Where is Lil Pirates Daycare and Learning Center?
11250 Highway 150, Shepherd, TX 77371. The nearest other daycare we list is Shepherd ISD Early Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.