Ranch Kids

Licensed Child-Care Home

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Helotes / Bexar / 78023
Capacity: 12
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 3, 2009
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.

Street address is not shown for home-based child care on this site. See the official HHSC record for location details. Official HHSC record.

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 16 cited deficiencies dated December 5, 2023 to June 5, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 7 Medium High, 5 Medium, 2 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 16 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 16 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 16 cited deficiencies for Ranch Kids in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 7 Medium High, 5 Medium, 2 Low).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-08.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	7
Medium	5
Medium Low	0
Low	2
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

2026-06-05 · 745.509 · High

Licensed Operations Required Fees

An invoice for an Annual fee was issued on April 29, 2026, and has not been paid as of June 5th, 2026.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-05

2026-01-30 · 747.209(2) · Medium

Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

The LCCH failed to timely verify liability insurance coverage.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-30

2025-10-16 · 745.509 · High

Licensed Operations Required Fees

An invoice issued September 2nd, 2025, has not been paid as of October 16th.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-16

Full citation history from HHSC (23)

2026-06-05 · 745.509 · High
Licensed Operations Required Fees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-05. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
An invoice for an Annual fee was issued on April 29, 2026, and has not been paid as of June 5th, 2026.
2026-01-30 · 747.209(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-30. Correction verified: 2026-02-02.
The LCCH failed to timely verify liability insurance coverage.
2025-10-16 · 745.509 · High
Licensed Operations Required Fees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: 2025-10-20.
An invoice issued September 2nd, 2025, has not been paid as of October 16th.
2025-09-04 · 747.3619 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-11. Correction verified: 2025-09-08.
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not include a physician signed allergy action plan.
2025-09-04 · 747.1303(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-11. Correction verified: 2025-09-16.
Recite: An assistant caregiver did not have training certificates available for review that totaled at least 24 hours of training.
2025-08-19 · 747.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-02. Correction verified: 2025-08-22.
One child's file did not include a physician signed statement of health.
2025-08-19 · 747.3619 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-02. Correction verified: 2025-09-04.
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not include a physician signed allergy action plan.
2025-08-19 · 747.1303(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-02. Correction verified: 2025-09-04.
An assistant caregiver did not have training certificates available for review that totaled at least 24 hours of training.
2024-10-17 · 747.611(a) · Low
Required Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
A child who has been in attendance for 12 mos did not have an updated health statement on file from their pediatrician.
2024-10-17 · 747.613(b) · Medium
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-07.
One out of five child immunization records evaluated was missing current vaccinations.
2024-10-17 · 747.501(9) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-07.
The parent handbook did not contain a policy regarding parent rights.
2024-10-17 · 747.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-17. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
Two out of five child files evaluated did not have an address listed for the emergency contact person on the enrollment form.
2024-10-17 · 745.651(2)(B) · Medium
Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-18. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
The operation's people list was last validated 5/1023.
2024-10-17 · 747.5107(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-07.
The fire extinguisher was last inspected on 3/2023.
2024-10-17 · 747.1309(e)(2) · Low
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
Provider did not have documentation of completing annual training in management topic.
2023-12-05 · 747.5005(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: 2023-12-07.
The operation has not completed a fire drill for the month of November 2023.
2022-07-12 · 747.5107(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
The available fire extinguisher was last serviced 3/21.
2022-07-12 · 747.905 · Medium
Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
Provider's 16 year old child who resides in the home did not have documentation that an orientation was provided.
2022-02-10 · 747.3203(13) · Medium High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-17. Correction verified: 2022-02-14.
A low kitchen cabinet was found missing a safety latch that was accessible to children. The cabinet consisted toxic materials.
2022-02-10 · 747.501(8) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-17. Correction verified: 2022-02-14.
The operation policies was noted missing how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor play and its durations.
2022-02-10 · 747.3703(a) · Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-17. Correction verified: 2022-02-15.
Documentation showing the updated vaccine information for the dogs in the home was not updated. The vaccines were due on January 2022.
2022-02-10 · 747.5003(4) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-17. Correction verified: 2022-02-14.
The emergency preparedness plan was missing how the caregiver will continue to care for children in the evacuation location.
2022-02-10 · 747.5003(3) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-17. Correction verified: 2022-02-14.
Emergency preparedness plan was found missing how essential documents will be taken to the evacuation location.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=405148

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.