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Little Ducklings

224 CHAPARRAL CREEK DR, Boerne, TX 78006-1825

Operation number:
1643499
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kendall
Capacity:
12
License effective:
May 18, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8304318643
Email:
jmmarsh1586@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Little Ducklings from September 30, 2021 through July 22, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in eight inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78006

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.43
Local median
1.01

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
71%
Local median
48%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.61

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last Children's Products Certification form 2885 was completed on 3/8/23. NOTE: The provider was asked to fill out a current form during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
747.3935(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver and two assistant caregivers did not have training records showing completion of training for Emergency Preparedness, Food Allergies, Building Grounds & Safety, Handling Hazardous Materials and Administering Medication for the evaluation period of 12/2024-11/2025.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901(6) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
747.901(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four out of twelve child files evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Official code
747.611(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A family member did not have an orientation completed on file.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.905(2) - Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
Official code
747.905(2)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 2 year old child was observed sleeping on a couch in the living room.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
747.4303(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver completed 14 of 30 annual hours for the year evaluated, 12/23-11/24.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers completed 14 of 24 hours of training for the prior year evaluated, 12/23-11/24.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(4)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An 11 month old was observed sleeping in a play yard and the sheets were not tight fitting.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
747.2311(2)(B)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two children were observed in the living room during nap time while a caregiver was watching television.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A background check for a family member who turned 14 years old in March was not entered into the system until 7 months later.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
View official report
Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
An updated Director Certificate was not provided to Child Care Regulation prior to the provider's certificate expiration date.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
747.1149 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Official code
747.1149
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two 3 mos old did not have an infant feeding plan on file.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drill log for 2024 was not available for inspection.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver CPR/1st Aid Certificate expired 7/20/24.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Official code
747.1313(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has 2 dogs and vaccination records were not available for review.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Official code
747.801(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation that emergency drills have been conducted. The last recorded fire drill was held on 7/18/22, lock down and severe weather drills were last conducted 7/19/22.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants, ages 3. 5 mos and 11 mos, did not have an infant feeding schedule.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Official code
747.801(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation last recorded that the smoke detectors were tested on 7/18/22.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
747.5115
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not complete the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver was missing 4 hours. The second caregiver was missing 6 hours.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(4)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
THIS IS A RECITE: The primary caregiver has completed 19 of the required 30 training hours for the previous training year of 12/20 to 11/21. 2 additional caregiver had completed 18 out of 24 hours of training and 20 out of 24 hours of training for the evaluation period, 12/20-11/21. Training topics missing include hazardous materials and building grounds and maintenance. NOTE: Caregivers are scheduled for a 5 hour training course on 9/10.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
747.901(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver had 17 of the required 30 training hours for the previous training year of 12/20 to 11/21. Topics missing include medication administration, hazardous materials, and management techniques. 3 additional caregiver files did not contain training records for the evaluation period evaluated, 12/20-11/21. THIS IS A RECITE.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
747.901(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of five child files evaluated did not have immunization records.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One out of five child files reviewed did not have listed authorize release information on the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Official code
747.605(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A child, age 5 years old, was present without an enrollment file.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
747.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation did not have record that monthly fire drills, shelter in place and lock down drills have been conducted for the current year.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of five child files reviewed did not have an address provided for the listed emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
747.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4 out of 5 caregiver files were evaluated and did not contain training records for the evaluation period evaluated, 12/20-11/21.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
747.901(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of five children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most recent inspection report was not posted. The last inspection report was dated 11/2018.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
Official code
747.401(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
1 out of 2 highchairs did not have a safety strap.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
Official code
747.2307
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An evacuation diagram was not posted or available for review.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5007 - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
Official code
747.5007
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 14 children present in care: One 8 mos Four 18 mons Three 2 year olds Two 4 year olds Two 5 year olds Provider's children: One 9 year old One 11 year old NOTE: A family member left with the provider's children for the day.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1803 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home with 2 Caregivers
Official code
747.1803
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A toddler sleeping in a play yard was sleeping with a bottle in their mouth.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2405(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Official code
747.2405(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary care provider did not have record of annual training for the year 11/2019-10/2020.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Official code
747.1309(a)