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Little Ranchers

351 S SCHOOL RD, Three Rivers, TX 78071-2724

Operation number:
1722964
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Live Oak
Capacity:
61
License effective:
November 30, 2021
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3614360052
Email:
Not listed
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 22 available inspections for Little Ranchers from September 2, 2021 through August 13, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 19, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from October 3, 2025 through August 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

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: Sleep safety
Report finding
A four-month-old, non-walking infant was observed sleeping on the floor in the playroom.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication was within children's reach in pre-k classroom.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3807(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One caregiver was observed to step out of her class to open the building door, leaving class unsupervised. Second caregiver was observed to be walking back to her class.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four employee files were evaluated. CPR training has been completed 100 % online. Training did not included hands on practice on manikins.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two infant rooms written schedule did not have two daily outdoor opportunities. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
Official code
746.2206(1)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two slides did not have the proper depth of surfacing and use zone.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 9 month old and a 10 month old were observed to be in care with a 3 year old. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Infants were moved to an infant room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In two classroom's televisions were not anchored down and on the counter in the classrooms.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(9)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen activty was viewed in the infant room 0-12 months.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2207(c)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Upon inspection there was only one toilet working out of three.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4407(a) - Toilets - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.4407(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
At the time of inspection, a non-walking 11 month old was placed on a mat for naptime.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operation lacked an additional caregiver in the building during nap time.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At the time of inspection, the infant room had a four month old and a two year old counted in ratio, with a 21 month age difference.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
At the time of inspection, a 10 month old was observed sleeping in their crib with a blanket, and a 11 month old sleeping in a swing with a blanket covering their face. *Both blankets were removed from the infants.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)