Kiddie Patch Daycare Center
2201 Main St, Teague, TX
Little Lions Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Little Lions Daycare
Little Lions Daycare is a licensed child care center in Teague, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 9, 2024, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Lions Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Freestone County has a median price of $134 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Little Lions Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1784157
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Dec 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“During the last fire drill in November, children did not exit within three minutes. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was done and the children exited in two minutes.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
“One of the first aid kits was missing a guide to first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4605(a)(3) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Fulcrum Seesaws
“There was a fulcrum seesaw on the playground that children younger than five used. This was corrected during the inspection when the seesaw was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
“There was a bean bag in a room that was used for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“In the infant room, none of the sheets on the cribs were snug. The sheets did not fit the crib mattresses well.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation had not conducted a fire drill in October. For their fire drills in August and September, they were unable to exit in three minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“None of the staff had signed a statement saying that they had reviewed the center's operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
- Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lions Daycare
Is Little Lions Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 9, 2024.
When was Little Lions Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lions Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 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 Little Lions Daycare care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Little Lions Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Lions Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Lions Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 739-1320 to ask.
What is Little Lions Daycare's phone number?
(254) 739-1320.
Where is Little Lions Daycare?
420 Loop 255, Teague, TX 75860.