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Childcare center · Hico, TX
The R.A.N.C.H.
A licensed child care center in Hico, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 211 S WALNUT ST, Hico, TX 76457
County: Hamilton County
Phone: (254) 796-4549
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 45 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 875860
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 6, 2008
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.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 875860 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 5, Medium 3)
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 June 29, 2022 to April 8, 2026, newest first: 24 visits and 27 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.
April 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 18, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 21, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
October 20, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 20, 2025 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2025 · Correction verified: October 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025.
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: November 18, 2025 · Correction verified: December 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom,
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2025 · Correction verified: December 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2025 · Correction verified: December 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2025 · Correction verified: December 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed.
May 8, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2025 · Correction verified: June 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection..
November 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 7, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
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 7, 2024 · Correction verified: November 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language.
August 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 8, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children.
June 13, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2024 · Correction verified: July 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2024 · Correction verified: June 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill.
September 28, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 5, 2023 · Correction verified: October 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 5, 2023 · Correction verified: October 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training.
June 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 2, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
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: June 2, 2023 · Correction verified: June 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance.
May 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 8, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2023 · Correction verified: May 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
April 24, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2023 · Correction verified: May 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection.
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2023 · Correction verified: May 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child.
April 20, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
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: May 18, 2023 · Correction verified: May 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door.
July 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 8, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined the prek class were spending outdoor time in the drive-thru covered awning of the church. There was no fence and this a non-licensed space. The children came back inside bringing the operation into compliance.
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A box fan was being used in the prek class, and it was on top of the short file cabinet. The fan was in reach of the children in care. It was determined the prek classroom was outside in a breeze way, and the caregiver took the child inside the Gym to use the restroom. There were multiple paint containers and a can of lysol on the floor in the restoom. This was corrected when the children came into the main building and had no additional need to use the bathroom in the gym. Verbal TA was provided at he last inspection regarding the fans.
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 7 month old child was observed sitting in a stroller in the school age class. The oldest child in this group was 11 years old. The infant was removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children in the school age class were observed playing games on their personal cell phones and IPads. Based on observations, this was not a structured planned activity with a educational purpose. The devices were put up during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
June 29, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 29, 2022 · Correction verified: July 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant class had 6 children, 2 -11 month olds, 2 -16 month olds, and 2 20 month old. The group had 1 caregiver. The group was out of ratio. This was corrected when one of the children were moved to another room which brought the operation into compliance.
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that various training records were not available. Some employee have not completed the 24 hours in annual training, annual reporting abuse is not in the training records, and one employee that only works summers, had no training hours.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 5 children records reviewed, complete names, addresses, and phone number of emergency contact and emergency treatment authorizations were missing, one child had no enrollment form.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- 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.