Little Lotus Preschool
Little Lotus Preschool is a licensed child care center in Leander, TX, licensed for up to 56 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 10). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #37 of 39 centers in Leander and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
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.
While conducting children's file review of 3 children. There was a file missing the required health statement.
While conducting a walkthrough of the operation. A staff member did not have required background check.
The last fire drill was conducted on 01/22/2026
The operation did not have insurance.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Little Lotus Preschool take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Little Lotus Preschool’s hours?
7:20 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Little Lotus Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Little Lotus Preschool cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Lotus Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Leander, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Little Lotus Preschool had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 31, 2026: “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 Little Lotus Preschool compare with other daycares in Leander?
It is #37 of 39 centers in Leander by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Lotus Preschool last inspected?
Sep 16, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1825579 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.