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Friendship Ranch Child Development Center

1108 24TH ST, Canyon, TX 79015-5400

Operation number:
840862
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Randall
Capacity:
80
License effective:
February 11, 2005
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8066553454
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 25 available inspections for Friendship Ranch Child Development Center from May 18, 2022 through July 7, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 17, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

Four later inspections, from November 21, 2025 through July 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
33

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
27

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 7 local median in 79015

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.32
Local median
0.84

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
24%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.11

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: Facility condition
Report finding
One playground and several pieces of equipment with bird poop dried on toys and active play equipment that children were observed playing on at inspection. Two play cars have broken plastic that that requires repair.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An individual was present at inspection in a classroom without an eligibility notification received from the centralized background check unit. The caregiver was removed from the classroom at inspection and then left the operation.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
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
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The younger age group playground has two nails protruding and pieces of the fence with sharp edges. This was corrected at inspection with the nails secured into the fence and a piece of cardboard taped over the sharp edges. The older age group playground has two broken fence posts with sharp edges. This was corrected at inspection with cardboard taped over the broken pieces. The school age classroom has a plastic drawer that is cracked and has a sharp edge. The pre k classroom has a counter top is torn up and requires replacement. The toddler classroom has toys that are broken or dirty. The broken toys were removed and discarded from the classroom at inspection. The toys requiring cleaning were removed from the classroom to be cleaned. One shelf has broken wooden pieces that require repair. Two chairs have exposed foam and requires repair.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was completing diaper changes and did not wash their hands after any of the diaper changes observed by child care regulation.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Multiple diaper changes were observed with the diaper changing surface and the surface was not sanitized after each use. A liner was not observed being used.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Mutiple children were observed having their diapers changed and they did not have their hands washed afterwards.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director lacked training in the following health and safety topics including: handling and storing and disposing of hazardous materials, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and administering medication, Additionally, training is also needed for abuse and neglect training and training related to infants and safe sleep practices.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers were not knowledgeable about the number of children they were responsible for and had to count to know the number of children.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
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
Multiple areas of the older children playground has deep holes that present a trip hazard.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Prek children were playing in the outdoor play area where part of a landscape piece had a large nail facing up. ** The landscape piece was removed immediately by the director. The infant outdoor play area had bird feces on tables and the play structure. ** The out door infant tables and area was cleaned immediately.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver in the infant room was observed pulling an infant by the arm in an agressive manner.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The safety alarm was not working in the primary vehicle used for transporting children.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers in the school age classroom communicating with the children in an abrasive manner and were not communicating in a positive manner.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
A group of children were observed transitioning from the outdoor playground to their classroom for snack. Children did not have their hands washed prior to snack.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One classroom had a fan on the top of a shelf with the cord stretched across an emergency exit door that presented a risk if a child was to pull down on the cord and tip the tower fan off the shelf and onto the floor. Additionally, a drawer in the school age classroom was broken with a sharp edge. On the playground, a broken pole protruded from the ground and presents a risk if a child was to fall on it. Additionally, cleaning supplies was observe stored next to children's snacks.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director was lacking transportation training in the last completed training year.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnel file for the director was not available at inspection for review.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One caregiver was observed changing diapers and she did not wash her hands or the children's hands after diaper changes. Additionally, she did not wash her hands before handling food to be served and the children did not have their hands washed prior to eating lunch.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing pad for the toddler classroom was observed being used for diaper changes on the play floor space of the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Official code
746.3503(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A magic eraser was observed on the floor accessible to children in the infant/toddler classroom. Additionally, lysol was sitting on the counter space next to the box of pop tarts for breakfast. Additionally, the children's sippy cups were next to another canister of lysol as well. This was corrected at inspection with the magic eraser picked up off the floor and the lysol moved to a bucket just meant for cleaning supplies.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A classroom with a combination of infants or toddlers was observed being used as a passage way for older children. The older children were observed entering the infant classroom from the playground and walking through the classroom to gain access to the hallway that leads to their classroom.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Official code
746.2403(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A classroom with infants and toddlers had infants observed in the multiple occupancy table for 40 minutes during center time for the younger toddlers. Later on in the morning, the infants and toddlers were placed back in the table for an additional 35 minutes prior to the start of lunch time.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Several activities occurred in the classroom that the caregiver did not have awareness of due to her divided focus of other duties. One child was in the bathroom connected to the classroom and an infant went into the bathroom without the caregiver realizing until she went to check on the older child using the toilet. While assisting the child in the bathroom, children were hitting each other at the table and the caregiver lacked auditory and visual awareness of the infant at the table. In a different classroom, three caregivers were present but did not awareness that children were running around while eating food and did not attempt to redirect the child to the table.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
In preparation for lunch time, infants and toddlers were placed at the table and several children were not secured with the safety straps.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children were served food without a napkin or plate to prevent the food from being placed on the table for morning snack.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not documented for October, November and December of 2022. For the calendar 2022 year, only two severe weather/sheltering drills occurred out of four and one lock down drill out of four. Additionally, the fire extinguisher check, smoke detector check and carbon monoxide detector check was not documented for October, November and December 2022.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The most recent health inspection form was not available for review.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3403
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three classrooms that utilize cots do not have them labeled with the child's name.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outdoor space has various hazards including exposed nails on the fencing, missing or broken fence posts and the bottom portion of the fencing exposed outwards with sharp edges. The gate to the outdoor fence is broken and unable to stay full enclosed where the gates meet to latch. Inside the operation, the infant classroom table has a broken off exposed screw. Two classrooms have trash cans with diapers that does not have a lid to keep it inaccessible to children.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on interviews with staff, the infants are going outside 1-2 times a week and are not having morning and afternoon opportunities daily to be outside. Additionally, the written activity plan does not include two daily opportunities in their written activity plan.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Official code
746.2417(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies was lacking a policy of promotion of outdoor play to include duration of active play, clothing and footwear recommendation and alternate plan when weather prevents outdoor play.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Various snack choices did meet the USDA guidelines of nutrition and did not meet two food groups.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The toddler playground had various fence posts that were not secured that were a pinch hazard with exposed nails. One fence post was on the ground with a nail sticking out. The fence post was picked up from the ground at inspection. All protruding fence posts that were pinch hazards were secured back to the fence line. All hazards were corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701