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Texas HHSC records list 16 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 8, 2026.
The same records list 34 cited deficiencies dated April 24, 2024 to January 7, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 9 High, 15 Medium High, 10 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 31 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 31 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 34 cited deficiencies for Bobcat Den Child Care in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (9 High, 15 Medium High, 10 Medium).
Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 9 |
| Medium High | 15 |
| Medium | 10 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
2026-01-07 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not the remaining 15 clock hours required for pre-service that was hired 9/22/2025.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-14
2025-12-02 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. There is a cut on the metal…
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-05
2025-12-02 · 746.3415(13) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
A caregiver was observed changing multiple diapers, while wearing gloves, and did not remove the gloves and wash hands after each diaper change.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-05
2026-01-07 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-14. Correction verified: 2026-01-29.
A caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not the remaining 15 clock hours required for pre-service that was hired 9/22/2025.
2025-12-02 · 746.3415(13) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-05. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.
A caregiver was observed changing multiple diapers, while wearing gloves, and did not remove the gloves and wash hands after each diaper change.
2025-12-02 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-05. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. There is a cut on the metal fence that poses a hazard to the children as it can cut them. The various ointment and suncreens were observed in the children's cubbies have been placed out of reach.
2025-11-14 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-12-02.
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. Additionally, various ointment and suncreens were observed in the children's cubbies but were within reach of children.
2025-10-31 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-04. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge.
2025-10-30 · 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: 2025-10-31. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
A child was left on the playground outside by themselves. Staff did not have physical proximity to the child nor did they have auditory or visual awareness of the child's ongoing activities as they were unaware of where the child was.
2024-10-29 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-29. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
One staff was observed caring for 8 children with one child being 16 months of age and the remainder of the children being 18 months to 4 years of age. The maximum number of children to be supervised by one caregiver with one child that is younger than 17 months of age is 5 children that are 18 months to 4 years of age and therefore, the classroom was over by 2 children in that group.
2024-10-29 · 746.2419(3) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-29. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
A 5 month old was observed having the bottle propped.
2024-10-23 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-29.
One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.
2024-10-23 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-23. Correction verified: 2024-10-30.
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for three infants in care.
2024-10-23 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-23. Correction verified: 2024-10-29.
A cabinet was observed that could be opened and it had chemicals and cleaning supplies that were accessible to children.
2024-10-23 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-23. Correction verified: 2024-10-29.
During the inspection, two caregivers were observed caring for a total of 13 children. One of the caregivers was caring for an infant younger than 12 months and 7 children that ranged from 18 months to 4 years of age. If the child that was under 12 months of age was moved to the nursery room, then that caregiver would be caring for 5 children with the specified age group being 0-11 months of age and that classroom would be over by one child.
2024-08-22 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-22. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
The diaper changing surface have not been sanitized appropriately after diaper changes.
2024-08-22 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-22. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
Multiple children were observed having their diaper changed and not washing hands after.
2024-08-22 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-22. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
A caregiver was observed doing multiple diaper changes and not washing hands after.
2024-08-22 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-22. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
One child in care did not have the emergency contact address provided by the parent for the individual listed as an emergency contact. Additionally, one child in care did not have the emergency medical authorization information section complete in file.
2024-08-22 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-22. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
A three month old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a play yard.
2024-05-14 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-07. Correction verified: 2024-05-17.
The operational policies did not have a complete emergency preparedness plan when reviewed.
2024-05-14 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-22.
One caregiver was observed in direct care of 11 children with three of those children being ages 0-17 months of age; the maximum number of children to be supervised by one caregiver was 7, therefore the caregiver was over by 4 children.
2024-05-14 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-07-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The caregivers previously cited for lack of documentation of first aid & CPR had it available at inspection for review. However, a different caregiver was observed at inspection in a classroom by themselves, supervising a group of children, and lacked First Aid & Cpr training.
2024-05-02 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-02. Correction verified: 2024-05-14.
The play area used by children was observed having rusted screws and metal pieces as well as a wooden piece with a rusted nail sticking out of it that posed a hazard to children playing outside.
2024-05-02 · 746.3501(5) · Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-02. Correction verified: 2024-05-14.
Ointments were observed in the infant classroom that did not have the child's name on it.
2024-05-02 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-05-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were at least three people that are no longer associated with the operation for longer than 7 days and have not been inactivated by the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when individuals were inactivated from the operation's background check list.
2024-05-02 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-02. Correction verified: 2024-05-06.
A staff file was not able to be reviewed upon request and trainings were not able to be reviewed.
2024-04-24 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
A slide was observed being used by children without the required use zone free of other objects of 6 feet.
2024-04-24 · 746.801(18) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
The most recent Children's Product Certification was not available for review upon request. *This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the person left in charge.
2024-04-24 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
There were at least three people that are no longer associated with the operation for longer than 7 days and have not been inactivated by the operation.
2024-04-24 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
During the inspection, an individual was present and had direct access to children in care prior to notification of eligibility being received.
2024-04-24 · 746.3417(4) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A classroom was observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. *This was corrected when the children were instructed to wash hands in the middle of storytime.
2024-04-24 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-08. Correction verified: 2024-05-14.
Three caregivers did not have proof of current CPR training and First Aid training in the file upon request.
2024-04-24 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
A staff file was not able to be reviewed upon request and trainings were not able to be reviewed.
2024-04-24 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-01. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
Two children files did not have current immunization files when reviewed.
2024-04-24 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
The operation failed to practice all required emergency practices for 2023. Additionally, for 2024, the operation has not practiced all required fire drills monthly or monthly checks.
2024-04-24 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-08. Correction verified: 2024-05-14.
The operational policies did not have a complete emergency preparedness plan when reviewed.
2023-02-06 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-06. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
An individual was present and in direct care of children without a background check being submitted and no letter of eligibility in file for the individual present.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1355632
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.