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Little Bulldog Child Care Center

1842 E LOOP 254, Ranger, TX 76470-1523

Operation number:
1034708
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Eastland
Capacity:
12
License effective:
January 27, 2010
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546471187
Email:
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 11 available inspections for Little Bulldog Child Care Center from August 26, 2021 through February 25, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on April 2, 2025 and involved health or food records.

Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 10, 2025 through February 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.64
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
55%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
4 children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last state fire marshal inspection occurred in April of 2022.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
There was a prescription medication that had the proper authorization, but it stated to administer in the am. There was no one in the building that is properly trained on administering medication.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Official code
746.3805(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Upon arrival, there were 2 persons providing care for the 12 children. Neither person has had a background check ran on them through licensing. A 3rd caregiver who has provisions came back from lunch. This was corrected during the inspection when all children were sent home for the day. Background checks were ran while this inspector was present.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were 12 children in care and only 11 children signed in on the sign in sheet. This was corrected during the inspection by updating the sign in sheet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
of the 3 children records reviewed, 2 were missing updated short records, date of adminssion and completed emergency authorization. Physciain statements were also missing.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 of the records reviewed were missing a copy of the proof of high school diploma, photo id, one was missing proof of CPR training. One was missing proof of required preservice training.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation is administering children's tylenol to a child under the age of 2, and the package insrtruction require a doctor note for children under 2 years of age.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Official code
746.3805(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An older infant was observed wearing an amber bead necklace. The necklace was removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was determined the operation has not conducted a fire drill since the first week of March. A drill was conducted during this inspection which brings them into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The director had to go to the kitchen and prepare children's meal, leaving the children in care in the main room of the building with the inspector and a volunteer sub. Nap mats were in another room, and while trying to put the mats out and doing other tasks, children were observed climbing over each other while laying down, an infant was crawling on top of other children, children were taking each others blankets. There was no orderly meal to nap time routine observed.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Due to the number of citations issued during this inspection, and the overall observations, the director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were multiple holes in the fence that would allow a child to become trapped or escape the fence line. There are ants on the mulch play area where children play. There are swings that are not compliant. The meal table was not washed and sanitized after children were playing with play dough, and prior to meal service. This was corrected when the table was cleaned.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children were observed being given lunch without washing hands. The caregiver did not wash her hands or those of children that had diaper changes, until asked to do so.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 5 children's files reviewed, some were missing the address of the emergency contact, one did not have authorization for emergency medical care, and there were 2 drop in children in care and no records were available for these children.
Correction deadline
September 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
746.603(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
All caregiver's cpr expired 8-12-21. The director is missing 5 annual hours, and does not have the topics required for annual compliance. There was a sub present, who had no documentation of orientation. No caregiver had current sids/shaken baby training, and there were 2 children under the age of 2 present.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There are 4 cribs in the operation and none have labels.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
No water was available for children during lunch. One older infant was provided their meal, and ate the majority of it, before milk was offered. An 11 month old infant drop-in was only supplied formula for lunch. Parents may bring meals, but they must sign stating they are responsible for the nutritional value.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
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)