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Mini Mustang Cottage

4 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 8, 2026.

800 N Rancho Rd, Nixon, TX 78140 · (830) 582-1536

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: May 8, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2006Full Permit

Practical7a–5pMon–Fri · Infant to toddler · Licensed capacity 47

Texas HHSC operation #850154 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
May 8, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  The operation did not have copies of photo ID's for three files at review. *This was corrected at inspection*
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  The operation did not have hire dates for two of the staff files at review.
  Corrected May 12, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(1).
May 8, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  The operation did not have copies of photo ID's for three files at review. *This was corrected at inspection*
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  The operation did not have hire dates for two of the staff files at review.
  Corrected May 12, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(1).
May 8, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  The operation did not have copies of photo ID's for three files at review. *This was corrected at inspection*
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  The operation did not have hire dates for two of the staff files at review.
  Corrected May 12, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(1).
May 8, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  The operation did not have copies of photo ID's for three files at review. *This was corrected at inspection*
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  The operation did not have hire dates for two of the staff files at review.
  Corrected May 12, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(1).
2025
Dec 1, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  The operation did not have a playground checklist for the past month at review.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Operation did not have feeding instructions for infants not ready for table food.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations at review.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The back gate to the playground will not close. *This is due to the ground shifting*
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  The operation did not have a playground checklist for the past month at review.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Operation did not have feeding instructions for infants not ready for table food.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations at review.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The back gate to the playground will not close. *This is due to the ground shifting*
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Operation did not have feeding instructions for infants not ready for table food.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The back gate to the playground will not close. *This is due to the ground shifting*
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations at review.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  The operation did not have a playground checklist for the past month at review.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
Dec 1, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The back gate to the playground will not close. *This is due to the ground shifting*
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  The operation did not have a playground checklist for the past month at review.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Operation did not have feeding instructions for infants not ready for table food.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Two out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations at review.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
2024
Dec 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The promotion of physical activity was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A hose was left out on the playground not in use where children were accessible to it which could have caused a tripping hazard. This was corrected when the director wrapped the hose back up. There was a rain gutter located on the playground that was missing a cover around the edge of it that is sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director covered the edge of the gutter with a pool noodle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent rights information was not available for review in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Dec 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent rights information was not available for review in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The promotion of physical activity was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A hose was left out on the playground not in use where children were accessible to it which could have caused a tripping hazard. This was corrected when the director wrapped the hose back up. There was a rain gutter located on the playground that was missing a cover around the edge of it that is sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director covered the edge of the gutter with a pool noodle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The promotion of physical activity was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A hose was left out on the playground not in use where children were accessible to it which could have caused a tripping hazard. This was corrected when the director wrapped the hose back up. There was a rain gutter located on the playground that was missing a cover around the edge of it that is sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director covered the edge of the gutter with a pool noodle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent rights information was not available for review in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Dec 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent rights information was not available for review in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The promotion of physical activity was not available for review.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A hose was left out on the playground not in use where children were accessible to it which could have caused a tripping hazard. This was corrected when the director wrapped the hose back up. There was a rain gutter located on the playground that was missing a cover around the edge of it that is sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director covered the edge of the gutter with a pool noodle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
2023
Dec 19, 2023 to Dec 19, 20234 inspections
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- Dec 19, 2023 inspection
- Dec 19, 2023 inspection
- Dec 19, 2023 inspection

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Jan 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  There were no sanitary gauze pads in the first aid kit. This was corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kit during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a).
Jan 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  There were no sanitary gauze pads in the first aid kit. This was corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kit during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a).
Jan 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  There were no sanitary gauze pads in the first aid kit. This was corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kit during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a).
Jan 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  There were no sanitary gauze pads in the first aid kit. This was corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kit during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a).
2022
Feb 8, 2022 to Feb 8, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 8, 2022 inspection
- Feb 8, 2022 inspection
- Feb 8, 2022 inspection
- Feb 8, 2022 inspection

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