Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Lavaca
Capacity:
44
License effective:
June 23, 2017
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3615942099
Email:
msrooslc@hotmail.com
Website:
Not listed
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Summary
This summary covers 31 available inspections for Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC from December 14, 2021 through June 22, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 14, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.
Four later inspections, from October 17, 2025 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
31
7 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
42
8 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
33
7 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
3
Last 36 months
Local comparison
31 total inspections vs 22 local median in Lavaca County
Compared to 9 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.35
Local median
1.28
1.35This provider
1.28Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
39%
Local median
39%
39%This provider
39%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
42%
Local median
46%
42%This provider
46%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
3
Local average
3.89
3This provider
3.89Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed out of the Pre K classroom while children were left alone in the classroom sleeping.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the toddler room and pre k room.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would step out of the room to go to the kitchen and leave infants unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two caregivers were observed on their phone for personal use during naptime.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 15 month old infant was mixed with a 4 year old during naptime.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
An infant was sleeping in a room with no caregiver present.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver prepared snack in the kitchen while supervising children.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would step out of the room to go to the kitchen and leave infants unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
One childs hands was not washed after their diaper was changed.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
While reviewing the Discipline sub chapter, children in care reported their teacher spanks them with a wooden spoon.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
While reviewing the Discipline sub chapter, children in care reported their teacher puts them in timeout facing the wall which results in humiliating the child.
Operation's annual fire inspection is not current as it expired on 10/26/20.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Exit door was blocked by one toddler napping. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the toddler being moved away from the door no longer blocking the doorway.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Monthly feeding schedule was not complete for the infant in care at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver in the Prek Classroom was observed using her cell phone during naptime not supervising the children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the cell phone being put away.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One part of an "L" shaped metal bracket was observed to be standing up exposing sharp edges posing a safety hazard. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the metal bracket being removed by the director no longer posing a safety hazard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
PreK Classroom nap mats were observed not to have the sleeping side of the nap mats distinguished from the upside.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished