Little Tyke Ranch CDC

Licensed Center in CLIFTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 6, 2010

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2854 FM 219, CLIFTON, TX 76634 4644
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 6, 2010
Operation number: 1250054
Licensed capacity: 85 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	23
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,061
Citations recorded	45
Record covers	November 9, 2021 – August 19, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	14
Medium High	22
Medium	8
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 19, 20261 citation recorded1 of 555 standards cited at this visit

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

There were 4 infant feeding instructions that were observed not to have been updated since the first week of July and 2 were last updated in June of 2026.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 14, 202510 citations recorded10 of 755 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

The director had only completed 10 out of 30 required hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low

A caregiver's file did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

There were 3 children that did not have a health statement on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

Soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan with no lid and the diapers were not observed in individual closed bags.

Corrected at the time of inspection. 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

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 verified by the state on December 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3427 - Pest ExterminationRisk level: Medium High

There were rodent droppings observed under the sink in the infant classroom.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on November 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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 verified by the state on December 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable SubstitutionsRisk level: Medium

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 verified by the state on December 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not have verification of pre-service/oriientation on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 510 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 522 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 11, 20243 citations recorded3 of 824 standards cited at this visit

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

A caregiver stated she had 14 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to SinkRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was observed not to have washed an infant's hands after changing the infant's diaper.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The child safety alarm was observed to not be working properly when tested.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

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

InspectionMay 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 1, 20244 citations recorded4 of 10 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the incident that placed children at risk.

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

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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

746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation EmergenciesRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on May 29, 2024. 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

During the inspection on 5/03/24, the Director did not have documentation of transportation training for herself.

Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 16, 20242 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit

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

A caregiver stated she had 27 children, during naptime, and it was determined she had 28 children in her group.

Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2024.

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium

Two children were observed utilizing/viewing a tablet during naptime. The tablet was removed from the children.

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

InspectionApril 5, 20244 citations recorded4 of 4 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

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

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High

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

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

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

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

There were two infant bottles that were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial.

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

InspectionFebruary 29, 20245 citations recorded5 of 343 standards cited at this visit

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

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 verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

There was 1 child in care, that has a food allergy and there was not a food allergy plan on file for review.

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

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High

There was a 70 inch television in the school age room that was not anchored.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium

The operation was observed to have not completed a building grounds checklist since the beginning of December 2023.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 30, 20234 citations recorded4 of 9 standards cited at this visit

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

During an investigation, dead bugs were observed on the window seals.

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

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

Information from a DFPS investigation supports that a threat of corporal punishment was made and children have been spanked.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

It was determined a caregiver restrained a child with their arms and legs to prevent the child from moving after being disciplined.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

It was determined a caregiver was heard multiple times yelling at children in care when they were not following instructions.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 21, 20232 citations recorded2 of 914 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Observed 8 children files and 5 children did not have health statements on file.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

ReportMarch 1, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on April 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

During the DFPS investigation it was found caregivers spanked children in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 19, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on May 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A 5 month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the infant was woken up.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 6, 20225 citations recorded5 of 585 standards cited at this visit

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

There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Correction verified by the state on April 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 at the operation with access to children in care, prior to having a background check submitted.

Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

A diaper changing pad in a classroom was observed to have several tears, making the changing pad non absorbent.

Correction verified by the state on April 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

The operation had not completed a fire drill since February. A fire drill was completed during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.

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

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

There were 3 caregivers that did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 9, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

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