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Little Lotus Preschool

1607 High Chaparral Dr, Leander, TX 786414.9· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$560
year first permitted
2025

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About Little Lotus Preschool

Little Lotus Preschool is a licensed child care center in Leander, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 5, 2025, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $560 to $1,400.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMPosts tuition

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
7:20 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:20 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:20 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:20 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:20 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:20 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:20 AM – 5:45 PM Monday–Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
Staff-to-child ratioInfants 1:4; Preschoolers 1:10
StaffCPR and First Aid certified, background checked, trained in early childhood education
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Supportive potty learning guided with patience and respect for each child's readiness
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Lotus Preschool lists monthly tuition from $560 to $1,400. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants (3-17 months) Full-Time Monthly Tuition$1,400
Part-time three days a week$840
Part-time two days a week$560
Preschoolers (3-5 years) Full-Time Monthly Tuition$1,100
Toddlers (18 months-3 years) Full-Time Monthly Tuition$1,200
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant Part-time$75
Mother's Day Out (7:20-12:30)$40
Registration Fee - one-time non-refundable fee due at enrollment$100
Summer Camp$265 a week
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Williamson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 Lotus Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1825579
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

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

      “While conducting a records audit, the operation did not have a daily playground check list on file. The operation immediately printed the check list and began completing the check list.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “While conducting children's file review of 3 children. There was a file missing the required health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026

  2. Jul 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “While conducting a walkthrough of the operation. A staff member did not have required background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026

  3. May 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation did not have insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The last fire drill was conducted on 01/22/2026”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026

  4. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.521(8) - Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation admitted that they did not get the parents permission to show the video to another parent before showing the video.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

  6. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 7, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. There was video evidence to support that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm inappropriately in the classroom. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was video evidence to support that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by "popping" a child in the chest to get the child's attention. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

  8. Nov 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The parents were provided with an old copy of the parent handbook and were not provided with an updated copy when items were added.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

  9. Nov 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies were reviewed and missing the following: suspension and expulsion policy, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, parents rights, emergency preparedness plan, access to the adult chair, special needs policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025

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 Little Lotus Preschool

Is Little Lotus Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 5, 2025.

When was Little Lotus Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Lotus Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Lotus Preschool care for?

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

Does Little Lotus Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Lotus Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Lotus Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $560 to $1,400, as it lists it.

What is Little Lotus Preschool's phone number?

(512) 907-0789.

Where is Little Lotus Preschool?

1607 High Chaparral Dr, Leander, TX 78641. The nearest other daycare we list is Champion Kids Day Out, 0.3 miles away.

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