Little Dude Ranch

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 250 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

830389

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

August 2003

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

30 inspections on record, most recent Feb 24, 2026. 18 of 50 visits and reports cited a standard. 20 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jun 12, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• May 23, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 745.621(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

    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.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 17, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 4, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    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.

    Corrected Jan 2, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 21, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

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

    Corrected Aug 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    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.

    Corrected Aug 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 27, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.303(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Report Change in Director

    The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director.

    Corrected Jul 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 25, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.307(b)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

    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.

    Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    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.

    Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 12, 2025Self-reported incident3 standards cited

  • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    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.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

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

    Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

    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.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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