Licensed center · Ennis, TX
Little Lions Prep & Play
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 60
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 4 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 60 children
Does not accept child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1101 S Hall St, Ennis, TX 75119 · Ellis County · 10 licensed daycares in 75119
Capacity rank 4 of 10 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Sunshine Kids Academy0.6 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Angela Steward0.7 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Destiny Garcia0.9 mi · Listed family home · Infant, Toddler
- Kidz Lane Learning Center LLC0.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Brenda Cuington1.0 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool
- Carolina Gonzalez1.2 mi · Listed family home
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1802901
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- March 2025
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
8 inspections on record, most recent Apr 15, 2026. 4 of 8 visits and reports cited a standard.
Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.621(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
At the time of inspection, there is a caregiver careing for ten children the 3-4 year old class unsupervised.
Corrected Apr 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.621(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mar 18, 2026Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms by four infants age group 0-17 months.
Corrected Mar 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Feb 26, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Infant classrooms are very dark prevent safe entrance into the rooms.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
7 out of 7 staff did not have the required affidavit.
Corrected Mar 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Immunizations
1 file out of 10 did not have required immunizations
Corrected Mar 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1305(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
2 out of 7 staff did not have required pre-service training due to no childcare experience.
Corrected Mar 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
17 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently Apr 15, 2026. All 17 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High635%
- Medium High529%
- Medium529%
- Medium Low16%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 8 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 17 findings, 17 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 15, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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