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Lil Doodlebugs Child Care Center Inc

716 E ROSS AVE, Mart, TX 76664-1718

Operation number:
1788016
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Mclennan
Capacity:
67
License effective:
May 13, 2024
Hours:
06:45 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2548001223
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 Lil Doodlebugs Child Care Center Inc from November 9, 2023 through June 19, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in six 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
22

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

9 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 14 local median in Mclennan County

Compared to 92 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.18
Local median
0.59

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.92

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated they had thirteen children when they had twelve. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed they had twelve children.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a table within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of reach.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
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
Several school-age children were sent to use the hallway bathroom on their own. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom on their own.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An outlet in the toddler room that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver replaced the outlet cover.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zones to the sides and at the access point of an indoor slide where not six feet.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Official code
746.4805(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The van binder did not have emergency medical treament authorization forms for the children riding the van.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director did not have two hours of transportation training.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage and uncovered on the playground area of the operation.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided during outdoor time.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 1 minute.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, administering medication, and preventing allergic reactions for the 2023-2024 training year.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook was missing hearing and vision screening requirements, criteria used to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, procedures for parents to view the minimum standards online, information on employee vaccinations, and procedures for transportation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when the caregiver dragged a child by the arm.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Official code
746.2431(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infant feeding instructions on file had not been updated monthly.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's file was missing an emergency medical care authorization and food allergy information.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a bottle of Lysol spray and other cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected when the supplies were moved out of the reach of children.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 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: Background screening
Report finding
Out of three staff files reviewed, none had a signed a pre-employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Official code
HRC 42.0563
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The electrical cord to the small crockpot that is used to warm bottles was exposed to the infants. The refrigerator was moved to cover the cord to the warmer.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(7) - Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(7)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two bottles were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labeled during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncy seats. One infant woke up and the other infant was removed from the seat.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed a caregiver on their phone while in a classroom with children.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 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)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation was missing the following items in their operational policies; Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed tall shelves that were easy to tip over that were not mounted in the school age area. I spoke to the operation about mounting the shelves due to tipping. There was a metal rebar sticking out of the playground near the fence. The rebar was removed from the playground.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed 2 outlets in the bathrooms uncovered.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)