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Home › TX › Buffalo Gap › Lil School House Cottage
618 WEST ST, Buffalo Gap TX 79508-2018 · License #1708847 · Center · Licensed Center
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It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(5) · Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(11) · Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3317(7) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2411(2)(A) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.