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Baby Bobcats CDC

16 critical, 28 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 15, 2026.

8000 E Ashford Park, Orange, TX 77630 · (409) 757-8280

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsOrange licensed centers, n=14

Critical findings16 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 44 inspections and 12 investigations (56 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 15, 2026.

Critical16 vs median 2

50% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 0

36% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 150

Texas HHSC operation #1797592 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
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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
Aug 17, 2026 to Sep 4, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 4, 2026 inspection
- Sep 4, 2026 inspection
- Sep 4, 2026 inspection
- Sep 4, 2026 inspection
- Aug 17, 2026 inspection
- Aug 17, 2026 inspection
- Aug 17, 2026 inspection
- Aug 17, 2026 inspection
Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of Physical Abuse, which resulted in a child being injured while in care.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation, it was discovered that inappropriate discipline was used when a child was grabbed by the neck, received an injury to the nose (resulting in bleeding), and received an injury to the lip.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
  Based on the DFPS investigation, it was found that the permit holder, acting in the role of a caregiver, did not receive discipline and guidance training prior to providing care for children.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1305(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not have an incident report available for review regarding an incident that involved staff using inappropriate physical discipline that resulted in a child being injured.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the permit holder did not ensure that all applicable minimum standards, rules and laws were followed when inappropriate physical discipline was used. The investigation also determined that the parent was not provided with accurate and complete information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and the events that resulted in a child's injuries.
  Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
  Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation a child in care was not sleeping during nap time and was not given an alternate activity. The child was instead sent to the office.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2026, verified Sep 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2907(a).
Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation, it was discovered that inappropriate discipline was used when a child was grabbed by the neck, received an injury to the nose (resulting in bleeding), and received an injury to the lip.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of Physical Abuse, which resulted in a child being injured while in care.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the permit holder did not ensure that all applicable minimum standards, rules and laws were followed when inappropriate physical discipline was used. The investigation also determined that the parent was not provided with accurate and complete information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and the events that resulted in a child's injuries.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
  Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation a child in care was not sleeping during nap time and was not given an alternate activity. The child was instead sent to the office.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2907(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
  Based on the DFPS investigation, it was found that the permit holder, acting in the role of a caregiver, did not receive discipline and guidance training prior to providing care for children.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1305(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not have an incident report available for review regarding an incident that involved staff using inappropriate physical discipline that resulted in a child being injured.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation, it was discovered that inappropriate discipline was used when a child was grabbed by the neck, received an injury to the nose (resulting in bleeding), and received an injury to the lip.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of Physical Abuse, which resulted in a child being injured while in care.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
  Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation a child in care was not sleeping during nap time and was not given an alternate activity. The child was instead sent to the office.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2907(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not have an incident report available for review regarding an incident that involved staff using inappropriate physical discipline that resulted in a child being injured.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the permit holder did not ensure that all applicable minimum standards, rules and laws were followed when inappropriate physical discipline was used. The investigation also determined that the parent was not provided with accurate and complete information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and the events that resulted in a child's injuries.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
  Based on the DFPS investigation, it was found that the permit holder, acting in the role of a caregiver, did not receive discipline and guidance training prior to providing care for children.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1305(a)(3).
Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of Physical Abuse, which resulted in a child being injured while in care.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation, it was discovered that inappropriate discipline was used when a child was grabbed by the neck, received an injury to the nose (resulting in bleeding), and received an injury to the lip.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
  Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation a child in care was not sleeping during nap time and was not given an alternate activity. The child was instead sent to the office.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2907(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the permit holder did not ensure that all applicable minimum standards, rules and laws were followed when inappropriate physical discipline was used. The investigation also determined that the parent was not provided with accurate and complete information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and the events that resulted in a child's injuries.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not have an incident report available for review regarding an incident that involved staff using inappropriate physical discipline that resulted in a child being injured.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
  Based on the DFPS investigation, it was found that the permit holder, acting in the role of a caregiver, did not receive discipline and guidance training prior to providing care for children.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1305(a)(3).
Apr 10, 2026 to May 8, 20268 inspections
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- May 8, 2026 inspection
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- May 8, 2026 inspection
- May 8, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 10, 2026 inspection
- Apr 10, 2026 inspection
Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the investigation inspection, it was found inappropriate discipline was used when a child shirt was pulled which resulted in their hair being pulled.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  During the investigation insepction, caregiver was unaware of children ages.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection, there were two classes out of ratio. Infant class was out of ratio by 2 children. The Pre-K 4 Class was out of ratio by 1 child.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the investigation inspection, it was found inappropriate discipline was used when a child shirt was pulled which resulted in their hair being pulled.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  During the investigation insepction, caregiver was unaware of children ages.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection, there were two classes out of ratio. Infant class was out of ratio by 2 children. The Pre-K 4 Class was out of ratio by 1 child.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the investigation inspection, it was found inappropriate discipline was used when a child shirt was pulled which resulted in their hair being pulled.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection, there were two classes out of ratio. Infant class was out of ratio by 2 children. The Pre-K 4 Class was out of ratio by 1 child.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  During the investigation insepction, caregiver was unaware of children ages.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the investigation inspection, it was found inappropriate discipline was used when a child shirt was pulled which resulted in their hair being pulled.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  During the investigation insepction, caregiver was unaware of children ages.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection, there were two classes out of ratio. Infant class was out of ratio by 2 children. The Pre-K 4 Class was out of ratio by 1 child.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
2025
May 21, 2025 to Dec 8, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 8, 2025 inspection
- Dec 8, 2025 inspection
- Dec 8, 2025 inspection
- Dec 8, 2025 inspection
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2025 inspection
- Nov 12, 2025 inspection
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- May 21, 2025 inspection
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2024
Sep 30, 2024 to Nov 7, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 7, 2024 inspection
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Aug 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  One bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled. Each infant did have a different brand bottle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  One bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled. Each infant did have a different brand bottle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  One bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled. Each infant did have a different brand bottle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  One bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled. Each infant did have a different brand bottle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
May 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The carbon monoxide detector is missing from the operation.
  Corrected May 31, 2024, verified May 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
May 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The carbon monoxide detector is missing from the operation.
  Corrected May 31, 2024, verified May 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
May 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The carbon monoxide detector is missing from the operation.
  Corrected May 31, 2024, verified May 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
May 22, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The carbon monoxide detector is missing from the operation.
  Corrected May 31, 2024, verified May 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.

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