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The R.A.N.C.H.

211 S WALNUT ST, Hico, TX 76457-6296

Operation number:
875860
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hamilton
Capacity:
45
License effective:
February 6, 2008
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547964549
Email:
theranchpreschool@embarqmail.com
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 26 available inspections for The R.A.N.C.H. from August 31, 2021 through April 8, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 21, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Four later inspections, from December 3, 2025 through April 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.04
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
46%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom,
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
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: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
Official code
746.2807
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection..
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2024
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
The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 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
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 7 month old child was observed sitting in a stroller in the school age class. The oldest child in this group was 11 years old. The infant was removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 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
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children in the school age class were observed playing games on their personal cell phones and IPads. Based on observations, this was not a structured planned activity with a educational purpose. The devices were put up during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A box fan was being used in the prek class, and it was on top of the short file cabinet. The fan was in reach of the children in care. It was determined the prek classroom was outside in a breeze way, and the caregiver took the child inside the Gym to use the restroom. There were multiple paint containers and a can of lysol on the floor in the restoom. This was corrected when the children came into the main building and had no additional need to use the bathroom in the gym. Verbal TA was provided at he last inspection regarding the fans.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was determined the prek class were spending outdoor time in the drive-thru covered awning of the church. There was no fence and this a non-licensed space. The children came back inside bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant class had 6 children, 2 -11 month olds, 2 -16 month olds, and 2 20 month old. The group had 1 caregiver. The group was out of ratio. This was corrected when one of the children were moved to another room which brought the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was found that various training records were not available. Some employee have not completed the 24 hours in annual training, annual reporting abuse is not in the training records, and one employee that only works summers, had no training hours.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 5 children records reviewed, complete names, addresses, and phone number of emergency contact and emergency treatment authorizations were missing, one child had no enrollment form.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)