Texas records · BROWN County · BROWNWOOD
Little Dude Ranch
Licensed Center in BROWNWOOD, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 20, 2003
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1601 STEWART ST, BROWNWOOD, TX 76801 6519
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- August 20, 2003
- Operation number
- 830389
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 32 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 22 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,004 |
| Citations recorded | 29 |
| Record covers | January 12, 2022 – October 27, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 20 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
An employee who is the book keeper at the operation did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the daycare.
Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined through investigation that caregivers have been observed on their cell phones for personal use distracted from supervising the children in their care.
Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation does not have a documented fire inspection in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed 7/18/2024.
Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a documented health inspection available within the last 12 months. The last documented health inspection was completed on 7/18/2024.
Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director.
Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify the parent timely after the child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 3 year old child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregiver took the rest of the class inside.
Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation yelled at children in care.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined through the course of the investigation, caregivers at the operation are using inappropriate language such as curse words while caring for children.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation used her cell phone for personal use while supervising children in care.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a child was left unattended during a field trip when the rest of the children and the caregiver returned to the operation.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while in care.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm within the required time frame.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 caregiver personnel file was lacking the original certificate of first aid and CPR for review.
Correction verified by the state on March 22, 2024.
In the pre-k room, cleaning supplies were observed in a lower unlocked cabinet and accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were removed from the cabinet and placed out of reach of children in care.
Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined through video surveillance that a 3 year old child with special needs was required to remain inactive for a period of 24 minutes by being placed in a highchair.
Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An employee hired to clean the operation was present at the operation and cleaning in the toddler area before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver was supervising 18 children age 18 months to 2 year olds. The co teacher lost all visual and auditory awareness when she exited the area to take a restroom break. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned to the room, bringing the classroom back into ratio.
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that 2 children exited the building unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.
Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care allowing them to exit the operation unsupervised.
Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver used their cell phone to take personal videos of their child while in care. This was corrected during the inspection because the caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A person was left in charge of a group of children, and this person did not have a clear background check. This was corrected when a qualified caregiver took over the class.
Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not notify licensing within 2 days of becoming aware of an allegation of prohibited discipline.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate patience getting a child to nap when they tapped the child lips repeatedly to attempt to quiet the child. The caregiver is no longer associated with the operation.
Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver transported a child that was not enrolled in the operation at the prompting of school personnel. The operation was not contacted by the driver to verify enrollment per their policies. Due to this miscommunication, the child was not restrained in the required safety seat.
Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not self-report that a non-enrolled child was put on the school van by school staff and transported to the center.
Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A group of 22 5 year olds were in the pool, and there was only one qualified caregiver supervising. The pool was officially closed today, and the children returned to their classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Medications were observed in the infant building classes, and there was no proper authorization form available. Infant tylenol was observed in the refrigerator and had no name or identifying information. These items were corrected when the medications were removed from the classrooms by the director.
Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Multiple outlet covers were mssing in various classrooms. Cleaning chemicals were observed in the cabinet in the 3 year old room and the lock on the doors was not working correctly to keep children out of the cabinet. This was corrected during the insepction when the chemicals were put up out of reach of the children pending repair to the door locks. Outlet covers were reinstalled.
Correction verified by the state on January 26, 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.