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Little Dude Ranch

1601 STEWART ST, Brownwood, TX 76801-6519

Operation number:
830389
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Brown
Capacity:
250
License effective:
August 20, 2003
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3256468877
Email:
littleduderanch1@gmail.com

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 51 available inspections for Little Dude Ranch from October 28, 2021 through August 18, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 24, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from May 23, 2026 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
51

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
28

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

51 total inspections vs 7 local median in 76801

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.5

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.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee who is the book keeper at the operation did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the daycare.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined through investigation that caregivers have been observed on their cell phones for personal use distracted from supervising the children in their care.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a documented fire inspection in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed 7/18/2024.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a documented health inspection available within the last 12 months. The last documented health inspection was completed on 7/18/2024.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director.
Correction deadline
July 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify the parent timely after the child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 3 year old child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregiver took the rest of the class inside.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation used her cell phone for personal use while supervising children in care.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation, caregivers at the operation are using inappropriate language such as curse words while caring for children.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation yelled at children in care.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a child was left unattended during a field trip when the rest of the children and the caregiver returned to the operation.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
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: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while in care.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
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Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 caregiver personnel file was lacking the original certificate of first aid and CPR for review.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Official code
746.1329(c)(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the pre-k room, cleaning supplies were observed in a lower unlocked cabinet and accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were removed from the cabinet and placed out of reach of children in care.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined through video surveillance that a 3 year old child with special needs was required to remain inactive for a period of 24 minutes by being placed in a highchair.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee hired to clean the operation was present at the operation and cleaning in the toddler area before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was supervising 18 children age 18 months to 2 year olds. The co teacher lost all visual and auditory awareness when she exited the area to take a restroom break. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned to the room, bringing the classroom back into ratio.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care allowing them to exit the operation unsupervised.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that 2 children exited the building unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2023
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
A caregiver used their cell phone to take personal videos of their child while in care. This was corrected during the inspection because the caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A person was left in charge of a group of children, and this person did not have a clear background check. This was corrected when a qualified caregiver took over the class.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate patience getting a child to nap when they tapped the child lips repeatedly to attempt to quiet the child. The caregiver is no longer associated with the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not notify licensing within 2 days of becoming aware of an allegation of prohibited discipline.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not self-report that a non-enrolled child was put on the school van by school staff and transported to the center.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver transported a child that was not enrolled in the operation at the prompting of school personnel. The operation was not contacted by the driver to verify enrollment per their policies. Due to this miscommunication, the child was not restrained in the required safety seat.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A group of 22 5 year olds were in the pool, and there was only one qualified caregiver supervising. The pool was officially closed today, and the children returned to their classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2105(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Swimming Activities - More Than 4 Children (Two or More Caregivers Required)
Official code
746.2105(a)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Multiple outlet covers were mssing in various classrooms. Cleaning chemicals were observed in the cabinet in the 3 year old room and the lock on the doors was not working correctly to keep children out of the cabinet. This was corrected during the insepction when the chemicals were put up out of reach of the children pending repair to the door locks. Outlet covers were reinstalled.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medications were observed in the infant building classes, and there was no proper authorization form available. Infant tylenol was observed in the refrigerator and had no name or identifying information. These items were corrected when the medications were removed from the classrooms by the director.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)