Kidz Lane Learning Center
906 S Kaufman St, Ennis, TX
Little Lions Prep & Play
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Little Lions Prep & Play
Little Lions Prep & Play is a licensed child care center in Ennis, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 28, 2025, for up to 60 children, serving infants, 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 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
- 60 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Lions Prep & Play has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Little Lions Prep & Play
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1802901
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“At the time of inspection, there is a caregiver careing for ten children the 3-4 year old class unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms by four infants age group 0-17 months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Infant classrooms are very dark prevent safe entrance into the rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
“2 out of 7 staff did not have required pre-service training due to no childcare experience.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“1 file out of 10 did not have required immunizations”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“7 out of 7 staff did not have the required affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lions Prep & Play
Is Little Lions Prep & Play licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 28, 2025.
When was Little Lions Prep & Play last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lions Prep & Play had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Prep & Play care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Lions Prep & Play accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Lions Prep & Play'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 Little Lions Prep & Play cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 881-1671 to ask.
What is Little Lions Prep & Play's phone number?
(469) 881-1671.
Where is Little Lions Prep & Play?
1101 S Hall St, Ennis, TX 75119. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Early Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.