Little Lotus Preschool
Daycare center in Leander, TX. 1607 High Chaparral Dr, Leander, TX 78641
About the program
Little Lotus Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Leander, Texas, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 56 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Little Lotus Preschool is a nature-inspired, play-based childcare center in Leander, Texas, serving children from infancy through age five.
The program follows a play-based, nature-based and Montessori approach and includes meals.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
While conducting a walkthrough of the operation. A staff member did not have required background check.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill was conducted on 01/22/2026
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not have insurance.
746.521(8) - Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
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.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
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.
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746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
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.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
What parents say
If you’re anything like me, you probably spend way too much time researching and reading reviews before trusting anyone with your kids so that’s why I wanted to leave this review. Little Lotus deserves all the recognition, but I also hope this helps another mom who’s feeling the same anxiety I went through when we were looking for a daycare. With our first, we had such a bad experience with daycare so I was putting…
Emne LaPorte · 5/5 on Google · a month agoOur son has been at Little Lotus Preschool for a little over a year now, and we honestly can't say enough good things about this place. From the very first week, it was clear this isn't your typical daycare - the nature-based, play-driven approach is the real deal, and the difference it's made in our son is something we notice almost every single day. What has surprised us most is how much he's learned, and how…
Sumi B · 5/5 on Google · a month agoLittle Lotus Preschool has an amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It's wonderful seeing our granddaughter get excited about going to daycare here. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way. My granddaughter has grown so much, in only 2 months being enrolled. She talks more, engages more with adults and sings the best songs now! Their patience…
Kristi Ryder · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoWe absolutely love this daycare! My daughter E goes every day with a big smile - she truly enjoys being there and adores everyone. The staff is consistently warm, welcoming, and kind to our entire family. Dropping her off each morning feels reassuring, knowing she’s in such caring hands. I highly recommend this place!
Trisha · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
1607 High Chaparral Dr, Leander, TX 78641
Questions about Little Lotus Preschool
Is Little Lotus Preschool licensed?
Yes. Little Lotus Preschool holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1825579), with a licensed capacity of 56 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Little Lotus Preschool had any inspection violations?
Texas records 8 violations for Little Lotus Preschool in the last three years, 3 of them rated high risk by the state, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Little Lotus Preschool take?
Little Lotus Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:20 am to 5:45 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Little Lotus Preschool cost?
Little Lotus Preschool publishes full-time tuition from $1,200 to $1,400 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
