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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 August 18, 2026.
The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated November 14, 2023 to February 24, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 10 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 15 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 15 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 15 cited deficiencies for Little Dude Ranch in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Low).
Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-18.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 10 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-02-24 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee who is the book keeper at the operation did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the daycare.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-24
2025-11-04 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through investigation that caregivers have been observed on their cell phones for personal use distracted from supervising the children in their care.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-02
2025-08-21 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a documented health inspection available within the last 12 months. The last documented health inspection was completed on 7/18/2024.
Correction date recorded: 2025-08-28
2026-02-24 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-24. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.
An employee who is the book keeper at the operation did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the daycare.
2025-11-04 · 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: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-02-04.
It was determined through investigation that caregivers have been observed on their cell phones for personal use distracted from supervising the children in their care.
2025-08-21 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-28. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
The operation does not have a documented fire inspection in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed 7/18/2024.
2025-08-21 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-28. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a documented health inspection available within the last 12 months. The last documented health inspection was completed on 7/18/2024.
2025-06-27 · 746.303(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Change in Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-04. Correction verified: 2025-07-14.
The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director.
2025-06-25 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-07. Correction verified: 2025-07-08.
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify the parent timely after the child was left unsupervised on the playground.
2025-06-25 · 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: 2025-07-07. Correction verified: 2025-07-08.
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 3 year old child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregiver took the rest of the class inside.
2025-03-12 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation yelled at children in care.
2025-03-12 · 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: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation used her cell phone for personal use while supervising children in care.
2025-03-12 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-01.
It was determined through the course of the investigation, caregivers at the operation are using inappropriate language such as curse words while caring for children.
2024-03-14 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: 2024-04-17.
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while in care.
2024-03-14 · 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: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: 2024-04-17.
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a child was left unattended during a field trip when the rest of the children and the caregiver returned to the operation.
2024-03-14 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: 2024-04-17.
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm within the required time frame.
2024-03-13 · 746.1329(c)(2) · Low
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-20. Correction verified: 2024-03-22.
1 caregiver personnel file was lacking the original certificate of first aid and CPR for review.
2023-11-14 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-14. Correction verified: 2023-11-21.
In the pre-k room, cleaning supplies were observed in a lower unlocked cabinet and accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were removed from the cabinet and placed out of reach of children in care.
2023-10-02 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
It was determined through video surveillance that a 3 year old child with special needs was required to remain inactive for a period of 24 minutes by being placed in a highchair.
2023-09-18 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-18. Correction verified: 2023-10-03.
One caregiver was supervising 18 children age 18 months to 2 year olds. The co teacher lost all visual and auditory awareness when she exited the area to take a restroom break. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned to the room, bringing the classroom back into ratio.
2023-09-18 · 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: 2023-09-18. Correction verified: 2023-10-03.
An employee hired to clean the operation was present at the operation and cleaning in the toddler area before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
2023-07-10 · 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: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-18.
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that 2 children exited the building unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.
2023-07-10 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-18.
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care allowing them to exit the operation unsupervised.
2023-06-16 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-08-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver used their cell phone to take personal videos of their child while in care. This was corrected during the inspection because the caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
2023-01-13 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-16. Correction verified: 2023-01-17.
A person was left in charge of a group of children, and this person did not have a clear background check. This was corrected when a qualified caregiver took over the class.
2023-01-11 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-21. Correction verified: 2023-02-21.
It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate patience getting a child to nap when they tapped the child lips repeatedly to attempt to quiet the child. The caregiver is no longer associated with the operation.
2023-01-11 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: 2023-02-21.
The operation did not notify licensing within 2 days of becoming aware of an allegation of prohibited discipline.
2022-08-29 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-11-01.
The operation did not self-report that a non-enrolled child was put on the school van by school staff and transported to the center.
2022-08-29 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-11-01.
A caregiver transported a child that was not enrolled in the operation at the prompting of school personnel. The operation was not contacted by the driver to verify enrollment per their policies. Due to this miscommunication, the child was not restrained in the required safety seat.
2022-08-11 · 746.2105(a) · High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Swimming Activities - More Than 4 Children (Two or More Caregivers Required)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: 2022-08-18.
A group of 22 5 year olds were in the pool, and there was only one qualified caregiver supervising. The pool was officially closed today, and the children returned to their classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
2022-01-12 · 746.3803(a)(1) · Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-26.
Medications were observed in the infant building classes, and there was no proper authorization form available. Infant tylenol was observed in the refrigerator and had no name or identifying information. These items were corrected when the medications were removed from the classrooms by the director.
2022-01-12 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-26.
Multiple outlet covers were mssing in various classrooms. Cleaning chemicals were observed in the cabinet in the 3 year old room and the lock on the doors was not working correctly to keep children out of the cabinet. This was corrected during the insepction when the chemicals were put up out of reach of the children pending repair to the door locks. Outlet covers were reinstalled.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=231191
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.