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Mario Ramirez Child Development Center

207 W PUNDT, Orange Grove, TX 78372

Operation number:
507320- 9871
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Jim Wells
Capacity:
20
License effective:
December 1, 1994
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3613360139
Email:
elena.vidal@cacost.org

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 10 available inspections for Mario Ramirez Child Development Center from October 28, 2021 through April 16, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 29, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Three later inspections, from September 2, 2025 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 10 local median in Jim Wells County

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.7
Local median
0.78

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.53

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she picked up child by the arm. It resulted in the child to sustain a mild bowing of the left radius in the forearm.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of three employee records monitored do not have the annual training required for hazardous material, building safety, and communicable diseases.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the two Admission Forms reviewed, one did not have the Date of Admission recorded for the student. This was corrected during the inspection when brought to the director attention. The director recorded the date of admission on the Admission form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Post in the swing play area are not marked to show the proper loose fill depth. Post in the play scape area are not marked to show the proper loose fill depth.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
Official code
746.4907(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loose fill in the area of the play scape is not at the proper depth of 6 inches.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the four children files reviewed, two did not have the Date of Admission written on the Admission form. This was corrected during the Inspection when the Director wrote the Admission Date on the Admission Form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed two missing tiles on the kitchen ceiling. Water could be heard and was observed leaking from the ceiling. The missing tiles pose a hazard to the children and caregivers.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407