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Lil Tiger's Playhouse

157 W Lubbock St, Slaton, TX 79364 · Lubbock County
Conditions on permit3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Lil Tiger's Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Slaton, TX, licensed for up to 42 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (2 of 6). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #89 of 113 centers in Lubbock County and better than 54% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 54%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #89 of 113 centers in Lubbock County
3High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 30, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct2
Building & playground safety2
Other standards1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 22, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that an employee of the operation did not use good judgement or self-control when they held on to and pulled a child's arm in an attempt to remove the child from the parents' arms while the parent was attempting to leave with the child.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
HighOct 15, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
It was found during the investigation that caregivers left children alone inside of a classroom while the children were napping.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2025
HighOct 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
It was found during the investigation that staff inappropriately disciplined children by using their hands to hit children.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2025
Medium HighNov 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
During the inspection it was observed that the last fire inspection was conducted on 3/22/2021.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2022
MediumNov 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
A monthly ground checklist was not available for review during the inspection. Corrected during inspection as director completed the form dated 11/28/2022.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 30, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
2 out of 6 immunization records reviewed did not have verification of being up to date or have exemption or exception at admission and current shots.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity42 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 3, 2017
DirectorEstella Wagner
Phone8067280070
State operation #1633089

Common questions

Does Lil Tiger's Playhouse take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Lil Tiger's Playhouse’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lil Tiger's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Lil Tiger's Playhouse had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 22, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lil Tiger's Playhouse compare with other daycares in Lubbock County?

It is tied for #89 of 113 centers in Lubbock County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 54% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lil Tiger's Playhouse last inspected?

Sep 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1633089 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.