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Little Llamas LC

6255 State Highway 135, Gladewater, TX 756474.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2021

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About Little Llamas LC

Little Llamas LC is a licensed child care center in Gladewater, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 25, 2021, for up to 121 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Llamas LC has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gregg County has a median price of $124 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.
Gregg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Little Llamas LC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1710905
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 16 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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 22 visits
  1. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 14, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Six personnel training records were reviewed and the following are missing: #1 needs Abuse/Neglect training and the 6 required trainings #2 is missing 22 hours of training for the previous full training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “During inspection 6 children's files were reviewed and the following is missing: #1 needs address for emergency contact and a health statement #2 needs an address for emergency contact and health statement #3 needs water activity permission, healthcare info, emergency care authorization and updated shot record #4 needs updated shot record #5 is good #6 needs transport permission and healthcare info”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During inspection it was found that the operation has not completed drills in a timely manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

  8. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Six personnel training records were reviewed and the following are missing: #1 needs Abuse/Neglect training and the 6 required trainings #2 is missing 22 hours of training for the previous full training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

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

      “Records were not available during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “Six employee files were reviewed and the following are missing: #1, #3, and #4 needs an affidavit of employment #3 needs a photo ID #3 and #4 needs to complete a personnel Information sheet which will be emailed to the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During inspection it was found that the operation has not completed drills in a timely manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “During inspection 6 children's files were reviewed and the following is missing: #1 needs address for emergency contact and a health statement #2 needs an address for emergency contact and health statement #3 needs water activity permission, healthcare info, emergency care authorization and updated shot record #4 needs updated shot record #5 is good #6 needs transport permission and healthcare info”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “During inspection it was observed that sleeping mats were stacked on top of each other in a child's crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “Ten personnel files were reviewed. One caregiver needs Haz Mat, Food Allergy, Medication, and Emergency Preparedness trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During inspection two rooms had cleaning supplies within reach of children. These were removed at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

  7. Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “During the investigation it was determined that a teacher did not physically intervene during an ongoing argument until a child became injured.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

  11. Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 5, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Six personnel files were reviewed and one staff is missing the personnel form.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Six children's records were reviewed and one child is missing a health statement from the doctor.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “At inspection the annual fire inspection was not completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “During inspection the Safety Practices document was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Llamas LC

Is Little Llamas LC licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 25, 2021.

When was Little Llamas LC last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Llamas LC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Llamas LC care for?

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

Does Little Llamas LC accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Llamas LC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Llamas LC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 812-5003 to ask.

What is Little Llamas LC's phone number?

(903) 812-5003.

Where is Little Llamas LC?

6255 State Highway 135, Gladewater, TX 75647. The nearest other daycare we list is Bricks Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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