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Childcare center · Clifton, TX
Little Tyke Ranch CDC
A licensed child care center in Clifton, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2854 FM 219, Clifton, TX 76634
County: Bosque County
Phone: (254) 978-0537
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 85 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1250054
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 6, 2010
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 15 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 30 citations from these visits (risk level: High 7, Medium High 16, Medium 6, Medium Low 1)
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 March 10, 2022 to August 19, 2026, newest first: 27 visits and 45 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.
August 19, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 4 infant feeding instructions that were observed not to have been updated since the first week of July and 2 were last updated in June of 2026.
June 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 14, 2025 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director had only completed 10 out of 30 required hours of annual training.
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The menu posted did not reflect what the children ate for lunch today. The operation has a rotating menu and the substitution was not documented.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: December 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 3 children that did not have a health statement on file for review.
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: November 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the policy: infant safe sleep, policy changes and insect repellent/sunscreen.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver's file did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2025 · Correction verified: December 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not have verification of pre-service/oriientation on file for review.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver only had 21 out of the 24 hour annual training required. A caregiver had 10 of the 24 required annual training. A 3rd caregiver only had 3 of the 24 required hours on file for review.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A classroom was observed to have water damage on a wall under the air conditioner, trash on the floor in the bathroom and near a trashcan by the sink, crumbs on the table and floor, their were 2 light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and a sofa was observed to have fraying.
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were rodent droppings observed under the sink in the infant classroom.
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan with no lid and the diapers were not observed in individual closed bags.
February 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 31, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
July 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 11, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2024 · Correction verified: July 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The child safety alarm was observed to not be working properly when tested.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 11, 2024 · Correction verified: July 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stated she had 14 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 11, 2024 · Correction verified: July 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed not to have washed an infant's hands after changing the infant's diaper.
May 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2024 · Correction verified: May 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 2 caregivers that were unaware of the ages of children in their group. The caregivers were unaware where to the find the sheet that contained the information.
May 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2024 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2024 · Correction verified: May 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a plan to ensure the supervision of children, if the transportation was involved in an accident. After the accident, the driver left the children unattended in the vehicle, to check on the other vehicle.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 7, 2024 · Correction verified: May 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection on 5/03/24, the Director did not have documentation of transportation training for herself.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 16, 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(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2024 · Correction verified: May 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined the driver of the transportation vehicle did not utilize good judgement when he attempted to pass another vehicle and did not ensure there was enough clearance. During attempting to pass the vehicle, the driver hit the other transportation vehicle, that also had children in the vehicle.
April 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 16, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2024 · Correction verified: April 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stated she had 27 children, during naptime, and it was determined she had 28 children in her group.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children were observed utilizing/viewing a tablet during naptime. The tablet was removed from the children.
April 5, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was found asleep in a crib with a bottle The bottle was removed from the crib during inspection and I spoke to the caregiver about not allowing infants to sleep with bottles or cups.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two classrooms did not know the ages of the children they were caring for. One classroom stated that the youngest was 14 months and the oldest was 4 years old. The correct ages of the children were youngest being 20 months and oldest being 3 years old. The second classroom was askeed about the ages of the children and the caregiver stated that they did not know how old the children were that were in the caregivers classroom. I explained to both classrooms that they must know how many children and the ages of the children in their care.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were two infant bottles that were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial.
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: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver had unsupervised access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
February 29, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was observed to have not completed a building grounds checklist since the beginning of December 2023.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 29, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a 70 inch television in the school age room that was not anchored.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2024 · Correction verified: March 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was 1 child in care, that has a food allergy and there was not a food allergy plan on file for review.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 29, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed a toilet that needed a new toilet seat, the school age classroom was observed to have food and crumbs on the floor, there was a used paper towel near the sink and paper pieces on the floor, the restrooms had a ring around the toilet and one toilet was observed to have feces that had not been cleaned. There was toilet paper observed on the floor of an indoor restroom and in both of the restrooms in the outdoor classroom.
October 30, 2023 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined a caregiver was heard multiple times yelling at children in care when they were not following instructions.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Information from a DFPS investigation supports that a threat of corporal punishment was made and children have been spanked.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined a caregiver restrained a child with their arms and legs to prevent the child from moving after being disciplined.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2024 · Correction verified: February 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation, dead bugs were observed on the window seals.
April 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 21, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed the infant bottles being washed in the sink that is also used for washing hands after diaper changing. This was corrected when I spoke to the director and caregiver about cross contamination.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2023 · Correction verified: March 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed 8 children files and 5 children did not have health statements on file.
March 1, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 29, 2023 · Correction verified: April 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation it was found a caregiver was left to supervise a group of 15-18 two-year-old children alone, placing the caregiver out of ratio by 4-7.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 29, 2023 · Correction verified: April 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the DFPS investigation it was found caregivers spanked children in care.
August 22, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 19, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A classroom did not have a caregiver in the classroom when a walkthrough was completed. This was corrected when a caregiver came in to the classroom.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 5 month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the infant was woken up.
April 15, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
April 6, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had not completed a fire drill since February. A fire drill was completed during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 6, 2022 · Correction verified: April 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A diaper changing pad in a classroom was observed to have several tears, making the changing pad non absorbent.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: April 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 3 caregivers that did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file.
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: April 6, 2022 · Correction verified: April 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A person was observed at the operation with access to children in care, prior to having a background check submitted.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 11, 2022 · Correction verified: April 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
March 10, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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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.