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Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center

953 W Palma Vista Dr, Palmview, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Palmview, TX, licensed for up to 40 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 16 centers in Palmview and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 19%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#11 of 16 centers in Palmview
1High risk
13Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
25 citations from 16 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Staff ratios5
Other standards4
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding3
Health & medication2
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 8, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Napping mats are labeled by numbers but assignment list was not available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider generated an assignment list.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation's playground has a play structure surrounded by 1-2 in of wood mulch.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
Medium HighDec 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Broken equipment and trash were observed in the playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the trash and broken equipment.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 12, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
Most recent letter or form from CCR inspection or investigation was not posted. Updated menu reflecting the food items served during today's meal was not posted.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumJun 12, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Ten children's files were reviewed. One file is missing up date feeding instructions and emergency medical authoriazation. A second tile is missing custody court order.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
Medium HighJun 12, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One infant milk bottle and one infant water bottle were not labeled with the children's names. Note: this was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with a marker.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 12, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
Children in the infant room were served milk, chicken nuggest and beans for lunch. No fruit or second/ additonal vegetables were served.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumJun 12, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Six staff files were reviewed. One file has an invalid high school diploma. A second file is missing 3 hr of management training. A thrid file is missing notarized affidavit (2895), pre-employment affidavit (2912) and TB test. A fourth file is misising ID, notarized affidavit (2895), pre-employment affidavit (2912) and TB test.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumJun 12, 2025InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
Up to date written lesson plans were not available for review nor posted at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumJun 12, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather §746.501(a)(18)(F)
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: - 18(f) Criteria to determine extreme weather for outdoor play; - 18(g) Plan for outdoor play during extreme weather; - 20 Parent's rights; - 26abcde Abuse / Neglect policy
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
MediumDec 3, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement §746.505(2)
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to obtain updated signed and dated enrollment agreements after operational policies were updated on 05/06/2024.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
LowAug 7, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Storage §746.709
A child's incident report was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2024
Medium HighAug 7, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an injury to a child in care that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2024
Medium HighAug 7, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids §746.3425(1)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use gloves when providing first-aid to a child who was injured in care.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2024
Medium HighJul 2, 2024InspectionOther standards
Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(7)
A turtle sandbox was filled with standing water in the children's outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the sandbox was drained.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Trash was observed in the outdoor playground. Several candy wrappers and a torn foam cup were observed on the ground accessible to children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Two infants were combined with older children during naptime in a preschool room. There was more than an 18 month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 16 months of age and the oldest child in the group was 5 years of age.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
Medium HighOct 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A children's toilet in a afterschool room was missing the toilet seat. A second toilet in a different afterschool room was missing the toilet handle.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2023
HighSep 1, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An individual (new employee) without an active background check was observed inside a classroom having contact with children in care. Individual was not observed alone with the children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Individual left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
MediumAug 4, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Training certificates for these six (6) topics were not available for review for 1 out of 5 caregiver records reviewed.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2023
MediumAug 4, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's products certification was not completed timely. The last completed certification dates 7/13/2022.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2023
Medium HighAug 4, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food §746.3317(8)
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Food uncovered included a cut watermelon, shrimp and cheese, and a small bowl of liquefied food. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Food was removed and disposed of.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2023
MediumAug 23, 2022InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers §746.2703(1)
There were no interest centers in the afterschool room.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2022
Medium HighAug 23, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2022
Medium HighAug 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The toilet seat was missing from a toilet in one of the afterschool restrooms.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity40 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceAug 31, 2016
DirectorLydia Zuniga
Phone9565853911
State operation #1618967

Common questions

Does Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center take infants?

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

What are Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Palmview, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 1, 2023: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Palmview?

It is #11 of 16 centers in Palmview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center last inspected?

May 14, 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 1618967 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.