Esmeralda Aguirre
Pearsall, TX 78061 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lil Pups Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Lil Pups Day Care
Lil Pups Day Care is a licensed child care center in Dilley, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 1, 2013, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil Pups Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Frio County has a median price of $171 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$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Lil Pups Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1486886
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Feb 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One out of four employee records evaluated had expired CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One out of four employee records evaluated had expired first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
“The use zones for two slides were overlapping. This was corrected at inspection when the smaller slide was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Caregiver/child ratio was reduced to 1 caregiver to 7 infants under 18 months of age during naptime. This was corrected when additional caregivers returned to the classroom and the standard was discussed with the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“A caregiver laid an infant down to sleep on their stomach instead of their back. This infant is not developmentally capable of rolling over on their own. There was no sleep exception form on file for this infant. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver rolled the infant over onto their back.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The fire drill was not documented for January.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operational policies was lacking the emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
Feb 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguishers lacked current servicing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
Apr 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“Two out of four caregivers lacked the required one hour of (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) `Preventing sudden infant death syndrome; and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the director certified the product safety form and posted it.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“A shelter drill had not be conducted in the past year. CI: The was corrected at inspection when a shelter drill was conducted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Pups Day Care
Is Lil Pups Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 1, 2013.
When was Lil Pups Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Pups Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Pups Day Care care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil Pups Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil Pups Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil Pups Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 965-2160 to ask.
What is Lil Pups Day Care's phone number?
(830) 965-2160.
Where is Lil Pups Day Care?
220 N Main, Dilley, TX 78017. The nearest other daycare we list is Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center, 0.2 miles away.