Texas records · MCLENNAN County · HALLSBURG

Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center

Licensed Center in HALLSBURG, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 20, 2007

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
258 MODOC AVE, HALLSBURG, TX 76705 5034
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
April 20, 2007
Operation number
867082
Licensed capacity
168 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 record17
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record6
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,035
Citations recorded20
Record coversJanuary 5, 2022 – October 1, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High12
Medium3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 1, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear PointsRisk level: High
There was a piece of equipment on one of the playgrounds that was cracked, resulting in a gap in the plastic that could pinch a child's fingers.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026. 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
There was a slide and a piece of climbing equipment next to each other without an adequate use zone in between.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 19, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation's last annual fire inspection was completed on 5/27/25.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 15, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
The pea gravel under the slides had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2026.

InspectionApril 2, 20264 citations recorded4 of 324 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not complete a fire drill in March. The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors were also not checked in March.

Correction verified by the state on April 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver washed their hands.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
The loose-fill under a small slide had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing for children and they washed the child's hands.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 12, 20254 citations recorded4 of 958 standards cited at this visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High
The parent handbook did not address several of the required policies and procedures required by minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite StructureRisk level: Medium High
There was a swing set attached to a composite structure, which also had a multiple-occupany swing.

Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Out of eight children's files reviewed, four needed updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
The loose-fill for one of the playscapes had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep has required.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 31, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 4, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that one classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2024. 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that caregivers did not provide adequate supervision when one child was found unattended outside of the daycare.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 27, 20242 citations recorded2 of 477 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
During the inspection, one caregiver stated that they were responsible for 6 infants. There were 7 infants observed in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to SinkRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection, one caregiver did not wash an infants hands after a diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 781 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 19, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 445 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 21, 20223 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
A cabinet door was observed to be broken with a nail exposed. There was also an air vent observed to be warped and in disrepair.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting PeriodsRisk level: Medium
It was observed that a classroom of 18 children aged two years old were made to sit at tables for an extended period of time while their meals were being prepared by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
One child was observed to be seated in a highchair without the safety straps buckled. The child was removed from the chair and seated for lunch.

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

ReportApril 13, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activitiesRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation, it was found that caregivers were preparing meals for one classroom of children when one child was injured.

Correction verified by the state on May 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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