Lil Doodlebugs Child Care Center Inc

Licensed Center in MART, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 13, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 716 E ROSS AVE, MART, TX 76664 1718
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 13, 2024
Operation number: 1788016
Licensed capacity: 67 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,548
Citations recorded	26
Record covers	November 9, 2023 – September 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	12
Medium High	10
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 11, 20263 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

A caregiver stated they had thirteen children when they had twelve. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed they had twelve children.

Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High

Several school-age children were sent to use the hallway bathroom on their own. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom on their own.

Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2026. 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

There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a table within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of reach.

Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 25, 20264 citations recorded4 of 728 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

The van binder did not have emergency medical treament authorization forms for the children riding the van.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

An outlet in the toddler room that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver replaced the outlet cover.

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

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

The use zones to the sides and at the access point of an indoor slide where not six feet.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

The director did not have two hours of transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage and uncovered on the playground area of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 3, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided during outdoor time.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 25, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 17, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 1 minute.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 15, 20252 citations recorded2 of 548 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

Out of four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, administering medication, and preventing allergic reactions for the 2023-2024 training year.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 29, 20241 citation recorded1 of 729 standards cited at this visit

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The parent handbook was missing hearing and vision screening requirements, criteria used to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, procedures for parents to view the minimum standards online, information on employee vaccinations, and procedures for transportation.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when the caregiver dragged a child by the arm.

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 144 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 15, 20245 citations recorded5 of 563 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

The infant feeding instructions on file had not been updated monthly.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 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

There was a bottle of Lysol spray and other cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected when the supplies were moved out of the reach of children.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's file was missing an emergency medical care authorization and food allergy information.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minorRisk level: High

Out of three staff files reviewed, none had a signed a pre-employment affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 4, 20244 citations recorded4 of 551 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

Observed a caregiver on their phone while in a classroom with children.

Correction verified by the state on January 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncy seats. One infant woke up and the other infant was removed from the seat.

Correction verified by the state on January 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

Two bottles were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labeled during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(7) - Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The electrical cord to the small crockpot that is used to warm bottles was exposed to the infants. The refrigerator was moved to cover the cord to the warmer.

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

InspectionNovember 9, 20233 citations recorded3 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operation was missing the following items in their operational policies; Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

Observed 2 outlets in the bathrooms uncovered.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

Observed tall shelves that were easy to tip over that were not mounted in the school age area. I spoke to the operation about mounting the shelves due to tipping. There was a metal rebar sticking out of the playground near the fence. The rebar was removed from the playground.

Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2023. 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.