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Lil Tiger's Playhouse

157 W Lubbock St, Slaton, TX 793644.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
2017

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About Lil Tiger's Playhouse

Lil Tiger's Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Slaton, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2017, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks–10 years
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 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks–10 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCS
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4-Star)
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Tiger's Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lubbock County has a median price of $146 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.
Lubbock County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$146
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$127

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$120

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 Tiger's Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1633089
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 14 visits
  1. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that an employee of the operation did not use good judgement or self-control when they held on to and pulled a child's arm in an attempt to remove the child from the parents' arms while the parent was attempting to leave with the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

  5. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 15, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “It was found during the investigation that caregivers left children alone inside of a classroom while the children were napping.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “It was found during the investigation that staff inappropriately disciplined children by using their hands to hit children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  8. Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “It was found during the investigation that caregivers left children alone inside of a classroom while the children were napping.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “It was found during the investigation that staff inappropriately disciplined children by using their hands to hit children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  9. Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “A monthly ground checklist was not available for review during the inspection. Corrected during inspection as director completed the form dated 11/28/2022.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “During the inspection it was observed that the last fire inspection was conducted on 3/22/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2022

  4. Dec 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 out of 6 immunization records reviewed did not have verification of being up to date or have exemption or exception at admission and current shots.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2022

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 Tiger's Playhouse

Is Lil Tiger's Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 3, 2017.

When was Lil Tiger's Playhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Tiger's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tiger's Playhouse care for?

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

Does Lil Tiger's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil Tiger's Playhouse's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil Tiger's Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 728-0070 to ask.

What is Lil Tiger's Playhouse's phone number?

(806) 728-0070.

Where is Lil Tiger's Playhouse?

157 W Lubbock St, Slaton, TX 79364. The nearest other daycare we list is In My Hands Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

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