Little Dude Ranch

Inspection history

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from January 12, 2022 to October 27, 2026, newest first: 54 visits and 29 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

1. October 27, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. October 27, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

3. August 27, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

4. August 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

5. August 4, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

6. June 12, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

7. May 23, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

8. February 24, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2026 · Correction verified: February 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

9. February 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

10. February 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

11. November 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

12. November 4, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 2, 2026 · Correction verified: February 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

13. August 21, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2025 · Correction verified: August 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation does not have a documented fire inspection in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed 7/18/2024.

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2025 · Correction verified: August 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

14. July 8, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

15. June 27, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 4, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director.

16. June 25, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2025 · Correction verified: July 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2025 · Correction verified: July 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

17. April 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

18. March 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

19. March 12, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation yelled at children in care.

    • 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2025 · Correction verified: April 1, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

20. February 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

21. December 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

22. December 19, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

23. October 8, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

24. September 26, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

25. July 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

26. July 22, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

27. June 27, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

28. April 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

29. March 14, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

    • 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while in care.

    • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

30. March 13, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

      Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 20, 2024 · Correction verified: March 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      1 caregiver personnel file was lacking the original certificate of first aid and CPR for review.

31. January 23, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

32. November 14, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2023 · Correction verified: November 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

33. October 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

34. October 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

35. October 2, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

36. September 18, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2023 · Correction verified: October 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2023 · Correction verified: October 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

37. September 6, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

38. July 10, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that 2 children exited the building unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.

    • 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

39. June 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

40. June 16, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

41. March 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

42. February 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

43. January 27, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

44. January 13, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2023 · Correction verified: January 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

45. January 11, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2023 · Correction verified: February 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2023 · Correction verified: February 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation did not notify licensing within 2 days of becoming aware of an allegation of prohibited discipline.

46. November 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

47. September 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

48. August 29, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: November 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: November 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

49. August 18, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

50. August 11, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.2105(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Swimming Activities - More Than 4 Children (Two or More Caregivers Required)

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2022 · Correction verified: August 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

51. February 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

52. February 17, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

53. January 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

54. January 12, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

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• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.