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Little Tyke Ranch CDC

2854 FM 219, Clifton, TX 76634-4644

Operation number:
1250054
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bosque
Capacity:
85
License effective:
December 6, 2010
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2549780537
Email:
directorlittletykeranch24@gmail.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 28 available inspections for Little Tyke Ranch CDC from November 9, 2021 through August 19, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 14, 2025 and involved facility condition.

Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 26, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
28

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
44

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
36

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.57
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
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.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A caregiver's file did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 3 children that did not have a health statement on file for review.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the policy: infant safe sleep, policy changes and insect repellent/sunscreen.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The menu posted did not reflect what the children ate for lunch today. The operation has a rotating menu and the substitution was not documented.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan with no lid and the diapers were not observed in individual closed bags.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3505(f)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were rodent droppings observed under the sink in the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Official code
746.3427
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A classroom was observed to have water damage on a wall under the air conditioner, trash on the floor in the bathroom and near a trashcan by the sink, crumbs on the table and floor, their were 2 light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and a sofa was observed to have fraying.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director had only completed 10 out of 30 required hours of annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have verification of pre-service/oriientation on file for review.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver only had 21 out of the 24 hour annual training required. A caregiver had 10 of the 24 required annual training. A 3rd caregiver only had 3 of the 24 required hours on file for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm was observed to not be working properly when tested.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated she had 14 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
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: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver was observed not to have washed an infant's hands after changing the infant's diaper.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Official code
746.3421(b)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were 2 caregivers that were unaware of the ages of children in their group. The caregivers were unaware where to the find the sheet that contained the information.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation did not have a plan to ensure the supervision of children, if the transportation was involved in an accident. After the accident, the driver left the children unattended in the vehicle, to check on the other vehicle.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Official code
746.5619
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined the driver of the transportation vehicle did not utilize good judgement when he attempted to pass another vehicle and did not ensure there was enough clearance. During attempting to pass the vehicle, the driver hit the other transportation vehicle, that also had children in the vehicle.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the incident that placed children at risk.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the inspection on 5/03/24, the Director did not have documentation of transportation training for herself.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated she had 27 children, during naptime, and it was determined she had 28 children in her group.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two children were observed utilizing/viewing a tablet during naptime. The tablet was removed from the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was found asleep in a crib with a bottle The bottle was removed from the crib during inspection and I spoke to the caregiver about not allowing infants to sleep with bottles or cups.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver had unsupervised access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2024
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: Health or food records
Report finding
There were two infant bottles that were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two classrooms did not know the ages of the children they were caring for. One classroom stated that the youngest was 14 months and the oldest was 4 years old. The correct ages of the children were youngest being 20 months and oldest being 3 years old. The second classroom was askeed about the ages of the children and the caregiver stated that they did not know how old the children were that were in the caregivers classroom. I explained to both classrooms that they must know how many children and the ages of the children in their care.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
I observed a toilet that needed a new toilet seat, the school age classroom was observed to have food and crumbs on the floor, there was a used paper towel near the sink and paper pieces on the floor, the restrooms had a ring around the toilet and one toilet was observed to have feces that had not been cleaned. There was toilet paper observed on the floor of an indoor restroom and in both of the restrooms in the outdoor classroom.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was 1 child in care, that has a food allergy and there was not a food allergy plan on file for review.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a 70 inch television in the school age room that was not anchored.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation was observed to have not completed a building grounds checklist since the beginning of December 2023.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver was heard multiple times yelling at children in care when they were not following instructions.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 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
It was determined a caregiver restrained a child with their arms and legs to prevent the child from moving after being disciplined.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During an investigation, dead bugs were observed on the window seals.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Information from a DFPS investigation supports that a threat of corporal punishment was made and children have been spanked.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 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
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed the infant bottles being washed in the sink that is also used for washing hands after diaper changing. This was corrected when I spoke to the director and caregiver about cross contamination.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed 8 children files and 5 children did not have health statements on file.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During an investigation it was found a caregiver was left to supervise a group of 15-18 two-year-old children alone, placing the caregiver out of ratio by 4-7.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
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: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation it was found caregivers spanked children in care.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A classroom did not have a caregiver in the classroom when a walkthrough was completed. This was corrected when a caregiver came in to the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 5 month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the infant was woken up.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A diaper changing pad in a classroom was observed to have several tears, making the changing pad non absorbent.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had not completed a fire drill since February. A fire drill was completed during the inspection, bringing the deficiency 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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A person was observed at the operation with access to children in care, prior to having a background check submitted.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2022
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 training
Report finding
There were 3 caregivers that did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)