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The Caterpillar Clubhouse

606 S MAIN ST, Quitman, TX 75783-1730

Operation number:
1685885
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wood
Capacity:
34
License effective:
September 9, 2019
Hours:
06:45 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9034923501
Email:
thecaterpillarclubhouse2018@gmail.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 The Caterpillar Clubhouse from September 2, 2021 through July 14, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 59 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 14, 2026 and involved health or food records.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
31

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
59

17 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
33

9 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 15 local median in Wood County

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.9
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
55%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.36

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: Health or food records
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, the parent has not dated the written feeding instruction for the youngest infant.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the inspection, the written feeding instruction for the youngest infant did not have a parent signature and was not dated.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, the documentation for the fire drills was incomplete and did not have dates, times, signatures on drills for May or June documentation.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
At the inspection, the walls in the classrooms, the floors in the classroom and the walkways to and from the playground must be clean and in good repair.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At the inspection, two garbage cans were accessible to children on the playground with no lids and the contents of the trash gave off an odor and trash was laying around on the ground.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At the inspection, a fan cord and an exposed muliple plug outlet were on the floor in the classroom and accessible to children. A can of hot shot and lighter fluid was accessible to children. All was corrected at the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, one employment affidavit is needed to complete the personnel file.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, the fire extinguisher has not been serviced since September of 2024. At the inspection, the fire extinguisher was tagged and last serviced in September 2024.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
At the inspection, a caregiver was heard yelling at a child while playing in the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the inspection, the training records for the staff were not in order and certificates were needing to be added for review.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
At the inspection, the operation violated the condition placed on the background check determination by allowing a caregiver to be left alone with a group of children.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
At the inspection, the operational policy was incomplete and unavailable for review by Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, two out of five personnel records reviewed did not include a driver license or photo identification.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, the emergency practice drills documentation was incomplete by not including the complete date and time, or the time of evacuation taken place.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the inspection, broken toys, chairs and trash were present on the playground.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the fire extinguisher was tagged and last serviced in September 2024.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, two out of five personnel records reviewed did not include the notarized employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the fire inspection has expired and the last report is dated 8/31/2023.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the wooden climbing play structure on the playground is missing two slats and has exposed screws.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the inspection, the director's training record was not available for review.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The director was not maintaining compliance with the minimum standards for a safe and healthy environment for children.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was hired on 1/23/24 and started working on 1/25/24 and was handed a certificate of attending a first aid training, that was not valid.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation removed the paneling in the front bathroom due to a leak and had exposed beams.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed to be on her cellphone prior to getting up and moving a child on a nap mat with her foot.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, the checklists are posted but no documentation has been added to the form. At the follow-up inspection, the playground checklists have not been documented. At the inspection, the operation has not recorded the playground maintenance checklists.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, the nap room was dark and children could not be seen on the floor where they were napping.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, the playground checklists have not been documented. At the inspection, the operation has not recorded the playground maintenance checklists.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, clutter in the hallways and kitchen area is present, the flooring is a tripping hazard in the hallway to the playground, and stacks of materials and supplies are present. At the inspection, the operations classrooms, hallways, staircase and kitchen is cluttered with stacks of supplies, materials, and debris.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, a child was present in the kitchen office area viewing a tablet and the schoolers were using tablets during the scheduled nap time.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the inspection, 4 out of 5 children's records reviewed did not have the healthcare provider statement included in the file.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, the operation has not recorded the playground maintenance checklists.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the inspection, 2 out of 5 children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record included in the file.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
At the inspection, the operational policy reviewed did not include information related to the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the inspection, the grass on the playground is high and needs to be mowed and trash needs to be removed from the play area.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At the inspection, the operations classrooms, hallways, staircase and kitchen is cluttered with stacks of supplies, materials, and debris.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, the operation did not have documentation of the fire, severe weather or lockdown practice drills.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the inspection, the annual training certificates for the caregivers/director were not available to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation inspection and found deficient. The caregiver was observed feeding four infant's applesauce with the same spoon.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(1) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Sanitize Equipment
Official code
746.3317(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, four children were being pushed on the playground by a caregiver and were not strapped in the seats on the buggy. This was corrected at inspection by removing the children from the buggy.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
At the inspection, two children were watching the TV after breakfast and are under the age of 2 years old.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the current gas leak inspection is expired and is dated 1/21/21.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
Official code
746.5403(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, two infants were not strapped into the infant equipment while being used. The caregiver corrected at inspection.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, the directors training certificates for 2021 were not available for review.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
At the follow-up inspection, the bounce house was being used by children, four children were bouncing at the same time and the bounce house is not fully enclosed.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4953(4) - Safety Requirements of SCPE - Installed, Maintained and Cleaned
Official code
746.4953(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
At the inspection, the operational policy did not address all the information related to child abuse/neglect.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Official code
746.501(a)(26)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the fire extinguisher was not dated, tagged and had not been serviced as required by manufacturer's instructions.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
At the inspection, the operational policy did not have information related to the indoor/outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, the 5 personnel records were not available for review.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the fire inspection is dated 6/28/2021 and is expired.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During inspection the infant feeding instructions were reviewed and the instructions have not been updated since June for the infant.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection the children were observed walking around the room with their sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During inspection the staff records were requested for review and the director file was not available for review.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During inspection the documentation of the fire drills was not available for review.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the fire extinguisher was observed and the extinguisher has not been documented as serviced.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The CPR/First Aid for one of the caregivers was expired.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection the diaper changing pad in the infant room was observed to have tears in it and can no longer be properly sanitized.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During inspection there was a fan that was in reach of the children. The children could put their ringers in the slats and reach the blades.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During inspection the individual baskets for the children were not labeled.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection it was observed that a child was given a waffle that had been observed to be left on the counter since the inspection began at 8:40. The waffle was given at 10:00am.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317