Lil School House Cottage
618 West St, Buffalo Gap, TX
3.4· 5 reviews
Lil School House
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $117
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Lil School House
Lil School House is a licensed child care center in Buffalo Gap, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 15, 2019, for up to 43 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil School House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Taylor County has a median price of $117 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$102
State record
Inspection reports for Lil School House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1692233
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 19 visits
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation it was determined that children are withheld their milk and water after playing outside, until they have eaten at least half of their lunch.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information obtained through investigation, it was determined that an employee yells at children when disciplining children in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“A caregiver and the Director was lacking annual training in required topics.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“A can of Glade air freshener was observed in the restroom and accessible to children in care. The restroom is used by children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the air freshener was removed and placed out of the readch of children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
Show 9 earlier visits
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked good judgment when sleeping during naptime while under caregiver duties.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child in effort to discipline the child. It was also determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a spatula towards children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023
- Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lil School House
Is Lil School House licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 15, 2019.
When was Lil School House last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil School House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 School House care for?
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil School House accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil School House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil School House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 572-3003 to ask.
What is Lil School House's phone number?
(325) 572-3003.
Where is Lil School House?
2081 FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil School House Cottage, 0.5 miles away.