Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Shiner / Lavaca / 77984
Street address: 421 W 12th St
Phone: (361) 594-2099
Capacity: 44
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:15 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 23, 2017
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 23 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 22, 2026.

The same records list 26 cited deficiencies dated October 23, 2023 to October 14, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 11 High, 11 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 25 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 25 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 26 cited deficiencies for Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (11 High, 11 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 23 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-22.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	11
Medium High	11
Medium	3
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-10-14 · 746.5319 · High

Smoke Detectors Testing

The operation did not check the smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors for the month of September.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-14

2025-10-14 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The operation did not inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of September.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-14

2025-10-14 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

Children's Products- Annual Certification

The operation did not certify in writing that the children product certification was reviewed since 6/5/2024.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-14

Full citation history from HHSC (42)

2025-10-14 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-14. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle.
2025-10-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-14. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of September.
2025-10-14 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-14. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
The operation did not certify in writing that the children product certification was reviewed since 6/5/2024.
2025-10-14 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-14. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
The operation did not inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of September.
2025-10-14 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-14. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
The operation did not check the smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors for the month of September.
2025-10-10 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-14.
A caregiver was observed on her cell phone for personal use during nap time.
2025-10-09 · 746.2807 · Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-29. Correction verified: 2025-11-12.
The director has used threats of corporal punishment towards her own child.
2025-10-09 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-29. Correction verified: 2025-11-12.
Based on information gathered, corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment have been used as a form of discipline.
2024-06-18 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-18. Correction verified: 2024-07-02.
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed out of the Pre K classroom while children were left alone in the classroom sleeping.
2024-06-05 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-18.
Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the toddler room.
2024-06-05 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-18.
An infant was sleeping in a room with no caregiver present.
2024-06-05 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. Note: this was corrected at the operation.
2024-05-28 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-05.
Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the toddler room and pre k room.
2024-05-28 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-05.
Two caregivers were observed on their phone for personal use during naptime.
2024-05-28 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-05.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would step out of the room to go to the kitchen and leave infants unsupervised.
2024-05-28 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-05.
An infant was sleeping in a room with no caregiver present.
2024-05-28 · 746.1203(3)(B) · Medium High
Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-05.
A caregiver prepared snack in the kitchen while supervising children.
2024-05-28 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-05.
A 15 month old infant was mixed with a 4 year old during naptime.
2024-05-28 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-05.
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year.
2024-04-26 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-16. Correction verified: 2024-05-28.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would step out of the room to go to the kitchen and leave infants unsupervised.
2024-01-23 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
Two out of five children records lacked the address for the emergency contact.
2024-01-23 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
One out of five children files lacked the food allergy section completed.
2024-01-23 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
The ceiling in the front entrance was coming apart. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children. NOTE: The disinfectant wipes were removed.
2024-01-23 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
Two out of five children files lacked the permission for medical authorization.
2024-01-23 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
Five out of five children files reviewed lack the date of admission.
2023-10-23 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-23. Correction verified: 2023-11-06.
An infant was observed sleeping in a room unsupervised.
2023-05-31 · 746.801(20) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Cribs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.
The operation did not have the required documentation for the cribs in the infant room.
2023-02-15 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-15. Correction verified: 2023-02-28.
While reviewing the Discipline sub chapter, children in care reported their teacher puts them in timeout facing the wall which results in humiliating the child.
2023-02-15 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-15. Correction verified: 2023-02-28.
One childs hands was not washed after their diaper was changed.
2023-02-15 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-15. Correction verified: 2023-02-28.
One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper.
2023-02-15 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: 2023-02-23.
Two caregivers did not have current SIDS training and one caregiver did not have the required 6 topics.
2023-02-15 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-15. Correction verified: 2023-02-28.
A caregiver walked out the room for a brief second and left one infant unsupervised.
2023-02-15 · 746.2805(4) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-15. Correction verified: 2023-02-28.
While reviewing the Discipline sub chapter, children in care reported their teacher spanks them with a wooden spoon.
2023-02-15 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: 2023-02-28.
Two caregivers lacked current Abuse and neglect training.
2022-03-14 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-18. Correction verified: 2022-04-04.
One child's record reviewed did not have the emergency contact information complete on the admission form at the time of inspection.
2022-03-14 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-18. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
Two children's record reviewed did not have the latest immunization record on file available for review at the time of inspection.
2021-12-14 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One part of an "L" shaped metal bracket was observed to be standing up exposing sharp edges posing a safety hazard. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the metal bracket being removed by the director no longer posing a safety hazard.
2021-12-14 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-01.
Operation's annual fire inspection is not current as it expired on 10/26/20.
2021-12-14 · 746.4503(c) · Medium
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-20.
PreK Classroom nap mats were observed not to have the sleeping side of the nap mats distinguished from the upside.
2021-12-14 · 746.2909(1) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Exit door was blocked by one toddler napping. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the toddler being moved away from the door no longer blocking the doorway.
2021-12-14 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-16. Correction verified: 2021-12-20.
Monthly feeding schedule was not complete for the infant in care at the time of inspection.
2021-12-14 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver in the Prek Classroom was observed using her cell phone during naptime not supervising the children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the cell phone being put away.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1244571

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.