2026-05-08 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-15
Mini Mustang Cottage
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Nixon / Gonzales / 78140
- Street address
- 800 N Rancho Rd
- Phone
- (830) 582-1536
- Capacity
- 47
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler
- Hours / Days
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- January 24, 2006
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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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 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 8, 2026.
The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated December 9, 2024 to May 8, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 2 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 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 10 cited deficiencies for Mini Mustang Cottage in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 2 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 2 |
| Medium | 6 |
| 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
2026-05-08 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
The operation did not have copies of photo ID's for three files at review. *This was corrected at inspection*
Corrected at inspection
2026-05-08 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
The operation did not have hire dates for two of the staff files at review.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-12
Full citation history from HHSC (11)
2026-05-08 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-12. Correction verified: 2026-05-08.
The operation did not have hire dates for two of the staff files at review.
2026-05-08 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not have copies of photo ID's for three files at review. *This was corrected at inspection*
2026-05-08 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-12.
Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.
2025-12-01 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-16. Correction verified: 2025-12-03.
The back gate to the playground will not close. *This is due to the ground shifting*
2025-12-01 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-05. Correction verified: 2025-12-03.
Operation did not have feeding instructions for infants not ready for table food.
2025-12-01 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-12. Correction verified: 2025-12-04.
Two out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations at review.
2025-12-01 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-05. Correction verified: 2025-12-03.
The operation did not have a playground checklist for the past month at review.
2024-12-09 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2024-12-17.
The promotion of physical activity was not available for review.
2024-12-09 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-12-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A hose was left out on the playground not in use where children were accessible to it which could have caused a tripping hazard. This was corrected when the director wrapped the hose back up. There was a rain gutter located on the playground that was missing a cover around the edge of it that is sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director covered the edge of the gutter with a pool noodle.
2024-12-09 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-20. Correction verified: 2024-12-17.
The parent rights information was not available for review in the parent handbook.
2023-01-10 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were no sanitary gauze pads in the first aid kit. This was corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kit during inspection.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=274272
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.