Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Hallsburg / McLennan / 76705
Street address: 258 Modoc Ave
Phone: (254) 875-2400
Capacity: 168
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:45 AM-05:45 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 20, 2007
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 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 1, 2026.

The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated August 27, 2024 to June 19, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 9 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 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 14 cited deficiencies for Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 9 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-01.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	9
Medium	1
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-19 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation's last annual fire inspection was completed on 5/27/25.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-03

2026-04-15 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The pea gravel under the slides had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-29

2026-04-02 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The loose-fill under a small slide had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-09

Full citation history from HHSC (19)

2026-06-19 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-06-30.
The operation's last annual fire inspection was completed on 5/27/25.
2026-04-15 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-29. Correction verified: 2026-04-28.
The pea gravel under the slides had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep.
2026-04-02 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-02. Correction verified: 2026-04-15.
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing for children and they washed the child's hands.
2026-04-02 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-02. Correction verified: 2026-04-15.
A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver washed their hands.
2026-04-02 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-13.
The operation did not complete a fire drill in March. The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors were also not checked in March.
2026-04-02 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-15.
The loose-fill under a small slide had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep.
2025-06-12 · 746.4701(c) · Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-26. Correction verified: 2025-06-23.
There was a swing set attached to a composite structure, which also had a multiple-occupany swing.
2025-06-12 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-26. Correction verified: 2025-06-27.
The loose-fill for one of the playscapes had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep has required.
2025-06-12 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-15.
Out of eight children's files reviewed, four needed updated immunization records.
2025-06-12 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-26. Correction verified: 2025-06-30.
The parent handbook did not address several of the required policies and procedures required by minimum standards.
2024-11-04 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-10. Correction verified: 2024-12-17.
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that one classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio on the playground.
2024-11-04 · 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: 2024-12-10. Correction verified: 2024-12-17.
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that caregivers did not provide adequate supervision when one child was found unattended outside of the daycare.
2024-08-27 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-27. Correction verified: 2024-09-11.
During the inspection, one caregiver stated that they were responsible for 6 infants. There were 7 infants observed in the classroom.
2024-08-27 · 746.3421(b) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-27. Correction verified: 2024-09-11.
During the inspection, one caregiver did not wash an infants hands after a diaper change.
2022-04-21 · 746.2205(a)(4) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-21. Correction verified: 2022-05-17.
It was observed that a classroom of 18 children aged two years old were made to sit at tables for an extended period of time while their meals were being prepared by a caregiver.
2022-04-21 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-04-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One child was observed to be seated in a highchair without the safety straps buckled. The child was removed from the chair and seated for lunch.
2022-04-21 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-05. Correction verified: 2022-04-27.
A cabinet door was observed to be broken with a nail exposed. There was also an air vent observed to be warped and in disrepair.
2022-04-13 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-11. Correction verified: 2022-05-17.
During the investigation, it was found that caregivers were preparing meals for one classroom of children when one child was injured.
2021-10-21 · 746.403(a) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-25. Correction verified: 2021-10-27.
The required postings were observed to be in an area of the operation that is not easily viewable by staff or parents.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=307259

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.