Lil Rascals Childcare
Licensed child-care center in Deer Park, TX 77536 · Texas operation #1721458
Record summary
1 high-risk · 4 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 14 inspections and 8 investigations); last inspection Jul 17, 2026.
0 of 4 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 4509 Center St, Deer Park, TX 77536
- Phone
- (281) 479-5439
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 312 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 4, 2021
- Director
- Meranda Middleton
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 15, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 23, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 21, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Gas lines and appliances must pass the required gas-leak inspection.
State rule 746.5401 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection"
Inspector's note: The daycare is lacking current gas pipe test, last one expired on 12/28/2025.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified by the state May 22, 2026.
May 19, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Medication records must show the date, time and amount given.
State rule 746.3805(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given"
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver administered medication to child in care and there was no information documented available for review.
Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 9, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 27, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Aug 15, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 20, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 2, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jan 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 5, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 3, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 21, 2024: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to verify that caregivers did not maintain visual awareness of each child?s ongoing activities. Caregivers did not intervene when children received unexplained injuries on various occasions.
Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.
State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined caregivers did not inform parent of less serious injuries during pick up time.
Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Lil Rascals Childcare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1721458.
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