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Ladybug Academy

24 critical, 32 serious findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 17, 2026.

401 N Tyler St, Mcgregor, TX 76657 · (254) 236-0022

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings24 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 56 inspections and 16 investigations (72 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 17, 2026.

Critical24 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 51 places

Texas HHSC operation #1815318 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jul 21, 2026 to Aug 25, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the child-care center?s daily operations were not administered in compliance with minimum standards, as required by the director.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff yelled and used rejecting language towards children.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment was used when staff spanked, pinched and pulled the ears of children in care.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that screen time activities were being used during rest time.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment was used when staff spanked, pinched and pulled the ears of children in care.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff yelled and used rejecting language towards children.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the child-care center?s daily operations were not administered in compliance with minimum standards, as required by the director.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that screen time activities were being used during rest time.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff yelled and used rejecting language towards children.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment was used when staff spanked, pinched and pulled the ears of children in care.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the child-care center?s daily operations were not administered in compliance with minimum standards, as required by the director.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that screen time activities were being used during rest time.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment was used when staff spanked, pinched and pulled the ears of children in care.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff yelled and used rejecting language towards children.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the child-care center?s daily operations were not administered in compliance with minimum standards, as required by the director.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that screen time activities were being used during rest time.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jun 1, 2026 to Jul 13, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 13, 2026 inspection
- Jul 13, 2026 inspection
- Jul 13, 2026 inspection
- Jul 13, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 19, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 19, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 19, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 19, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
May 29, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that two children did not have admission information on file at the operation.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that employee children were physically disciplined at the operation.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
May 29, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that employee children were physically disciplined at the operation.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that two children did not have admission information on file at the operation.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
May 29, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that employee children were physically disciplined at the operation.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that two children did not have admission information on file at the operation.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
May 29, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that two children did not have admission information on file at the operation.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that employee children were physically disciplined at the operation.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
Apr 23, 2026 to Apr 23, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
2025
Nov 19, 2025 to Nov 19, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 19, 2025 inspection
- Nov 19, 2025 inspection
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Nov 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Two of the three fire extinguishers present in the operation's vehicles were observed to be in need of servicing.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Nov 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Two of the three fire extinguishers present in the operation's vehicles were observed to be in need of servicing.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Nov 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Two of the three fire extinguishers present in the operation's vehicles were observed to be in need of servicing.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Nov 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Two of the three fire extinguishers present in the operation's vehicles were observed to be in need of servicing.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that safety restraint devices were not used as required when children were inside the transporting vehicle.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children under the age of 12 years old were allowed to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(d).
Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that safety restraint devices were not used as required when children were inside the transporting vehicle.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children under the age of 12 years old were allowed to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(d).
Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that safety restraint devices were not used as required when children were inside the transporting vehicle.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children under the age of 12 years old were allowed to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(d).
Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that safety restraint devices were not used as required when children were inside the transporting vehicle.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children under the age of 12 years old were allowed to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Nov 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(d).
Oct 27, 2025 to Oct 27, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 27, 2025 inspection
- Oct 27, 2025 inspection
- Oct 27, 2025 inspection
- Oct 27, 2025 inspection
Oct 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There were two caregivers counted in ratio in two classrooms during nap time . A required additional staff member was not present.
  Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified Oct 27, 2025. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Oct 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There were two caregivers counted in ratio in two classrooms during nap time . A required additional staff member was not present.
  Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified Oct 27, 2025. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Oct 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There were two caregivers counted in ratio in two classrooms during nap time . A required additional staff member was not present.
  Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified Oct 27, 2025. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Oct 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There were two caregivers counted in ratio in two classrooms during nap time . A required additional staff member was not present.
  Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified Oct 27, 2025. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Oct 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The caregiver stated that there were 18 children present during nap time. There were 16 children observed.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  There were three infants (16 and 17 months old) observed in a classroom with children up to 8 years old during nap time.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There was one caregiver present during naptime at the operation. The caregiver was the only staff present to answer the locked door for child care regulation.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Oct 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The caregiver stated that there were 18 children present during nap time. There were 16 children observed.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  There were three infants (16 and 17 months old) observed in a classroom with children up to 8 years old during nap time.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There was one caregiver present during naptime at the operation. The caregiver was the only staff present to answer the locked door for child care regulation.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Oct 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The caregiver stated that there were 18 children present during nap time. There were 16 children observed.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  There were three infants (16 and 17 months old) observed in a classroom with children up to 8 years old during nap time.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There was one caregiver present during naptime at the operation. The caregiver was the only staff present to answer the locked door for child care regulation.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Oct 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The caregiver stated that there were 18 children present during nap time. There were 16 children observed.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  There were three infants (16 and 17 months old) observed in a classroom with children up to 8 years old during nap time.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There was one caregiver present during naptime at the operation. The caregiver was the only staff present to answer the locked door for child care regulation.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Apr 30, 2025 to Aug 13, 202512 inspections
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- Aug 13, 2025 inspection
- Aug 13, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection

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