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Ranch Kids

18055 FRANK MADLA RD, Helotes, TX 78023-3466

Operation number:
937086
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
12
License effective:
June 3, 2009
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2108726935
Email:
lisamad66@yahoo.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 13 available inspections for Ranch Kids from February 10, 2022 through June 5, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved other violations.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78023

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.77
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
62%
Local median
44%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
69%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.82

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.

Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
An invoice for an Annual fee was issued on April 29, 2026, and has not been paid as of June 5th, 2026.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Official code
745.509
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The LCCH failed to timely verify liability insurance coverage.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
747.209(2)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
An invoice issued September 2nd, 2025, has not been paid as of October 16th.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Official code
745.509
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Recite: An assistant caregiver did not have training certificates available for review that totaled at least 24 hours of training.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(4)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not include a physician signed allergy action plan.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
747.3619
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not include a physician signed allergy action plan.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
747.3619
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file did not include a physician signed statement of health.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
An assistant caregiver did not have training certificates available for review that totaled at least 24 hours of training.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(4)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two out of five child files evaluated did not have an address listed for the emergency contact person on the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
747.605(6)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child who has been in attendance for 12 mos did not have an updated health statement on file from their pediatrician.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Official code
747.611(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of five child immunization records evaluated was missing current vaccinations.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
747.613(b)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Provider did not have documentation of completing annual training in management topic.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
Official code
747.1309(e)(2)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The parent handbook did not contain a policy regarding parent rights.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
747.501(9)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation's people list was last validated 5/1023.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Official code
745.651(2)(B)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher was last inspected on 3/2023.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
747.5107(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not completed a fire drill for the month of November 2023.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Provider's 16 year old child who resides in the home did not have documentation that an orientation was provided.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.905 - Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio
Official code
747.905
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The available fire extinguisher was last serviced 3/21.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
747.5107(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A low kitchen cabinet was found missing a safety latch that was accessible to children. The cabinet consisted toxic materials.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Official code
747.3203(13)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documentation showing the updated vaccine information for the dogs in the home was not updated. The vaccines were due on January 2022.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation policies was noted missing how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor play and its durations.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
747.501(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency preparedness plan was found missing how essential documents will be taken to the evacuation location.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
Official code
747.5003(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan was missing how the caregiver will continue to care for children in the evacuation location.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
Official code
747.5003(4)