Ruiz Family BABI

Licensed Center in HONDO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 16, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 809 21ST ST, HONDO, TX 78861 2413
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 16, 2013
Operation number: 1515432
Licensed capacity: 15 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,767
Citations recorded	26
Record covers	July 7, 2022 – June 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	10
Medium High	7
Medium	7
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 701 standards cited at this visit

746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra PadsRisk level: High

Four play yards had extra or supplemental padding in addition to the mattress that comes with the play yard. This was corrected at inspection when the supplemental padding was removed from all four play yards.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 29, 20254 citations recorded4 of 507 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not had a health inspection in over 12 months.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2025.

746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High

The use zone was overlapping for three slides. This was corrected at inspection when the three slides were removed from the playground.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Three out of four personnel records were incomplete. Three out of four employee records were lacking a photo ID and notarized employment affidavit. Two out of four were lacking a pre-employment affidavit. One out of four were lacking a diploma or it's equivalent.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2025.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation has not had a fire inspection in over 12 months.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 225 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 22, 20241 citation recorded1 of 200 standards cited at this visit

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on SidesRisk level: Medium High

The entrance point or stairs to a slide was blocked by another play structure. This was corrected at inspection when the slide was moved to an area that allowed for an appropriate use zone.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 267 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 30, 20241 citation recorded1 of 164 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

Infant feeding instructions were not available for one infant that is not yet ready for table food.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 24, 20242 citations recorded2 of 9 standards cited at this visit

746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop BottlesRisk level: High

A 1 1/2 month old child was observed in a swing with a blanket and a propped bottle.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

A 1 1/2 month old infant was observed asleep in a swing.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 9, 20248 citations recorded8 of 466 standards cited at this visit

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium

The operation last validated their employee list on 01/18/24 which is over 3 months ago.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Several wood planks were observed with screws, piled in the playground area within reach of the children. Several riding toys were observed in the playground to be broken with sharp edges. A riding horse on springs that posed a pinching hazard was observed in the playground. The black plastic underneath the surfacing was starting to surface creating a tripping hazard. Several boards on the fence are starting to warp and are pulled up at the bottom of the fence creating gaps in the fence.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

A 10 month old was observed in a crib with a pillow, blanket and a play and learn toy while the child was taking their bottle. Corrected at inspection: The pillow, blanket and toy was removed from the crib.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium

Several nap mats were observed to be torn and the foam exposed.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??Risk level: Medium Low

A picnic table was observed directly in front of the slide within the 6 foot use zone.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side DistinguishedRisk level: Medium

The nap mats did not indicate which side the children were to sleep on and which side would face the floor.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A person was observed in the infant room being the sole caregiver of 4 infants without having a background check on file at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The person left the operation during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

Clorox and Comet Cleaner were observed on the vanity in the children's bathroom within reach of the children.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 12, 20232 citations recorded2 of 268 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation lacked a current health inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation lacked a current annual inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 6, 20231 citation recorded1 of 200 standards cited at this visit

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

Two 12 month old infants were mixed with children ages 3 years old and older.

Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 7, 20225 citations recorded5 of 750 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

One infant lacked feeding instructions.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

One 15 month old infant was in a classroom with children up to seven years old. This was corrected when 4 children exited the operation bringing the total number of children to 10.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

One out of four children's files lacked Physician name and address.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping EquipmentRisk level: High

A nine month was observed sleeping on a blanket on the floor.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.