Lil' Bearcats Daycare, Ballinger TX: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious finding across 5 visits. Most recent serious finding: May 5, 2026. Latest visit Nov 3, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings0 · Texas median 1

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Serious findings1 · Texas median 2

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May 5, 2026InspectionSeriousMeasurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and RearTexas: Medium HighVerified corrected May 5, 2026

“The operation added swings to an existing swing set frame but the structure does not meet the required use zones creating a risk to children who use the swings.”Texas HHSC inspector, May 5, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

1finding in 36 months1verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

1 visit still has a pending outcome. Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours7:30 am–5:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Initial
County: Runnels
License number: 1829760
Date issued: Feb 9, 2026
Licensed capacity: 41 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Nov 3, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

5 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

1 visit has a pending outcome; additional findings may become available.

0Critical findings

1Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

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20265 visits · 1 recorded finding

Nov 3, 2026Inspection
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Oct 21, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
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Jul 7, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 5, 2026Inspection1 finding
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Serious
The operation added swings to an existing swing set frame but the structure does not meet the required use zones creating a risk to children who use the swings.
State verification recorded May 5, 2026.
Standard 746.4807(a) · Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 5, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025852808
Visit source ID
905660902
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Feb 6, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

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Nov 3, 2026 · Inspection

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Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

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