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Little Ranchers

12 critical, 16 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 19, 2025.

351 S School Rd, Three Rivers, TX 78071 · (361) 436-0052

At a glance

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

Critical findings12 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 12 investigations (48 visits). Most recent critical: Sep 19, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2021Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 61 places

Texas HHSC operation #1722964 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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
Mar 30, 2026 to Aug 13, 202612 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Jun 26, 2026 inspection
- Jun 26, 2026 inspection
- Jun 26, 2026 inspection
- Jun 26, 2026 inspection
- Jun 16, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 1, 2026 inspection
- Apr 1, 2026 inspection
- Apr 1, 2026 inspection
- Apr 1, 2026 inspection
- Mar 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 30, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Oct 3, 2025 to Oct 3, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
  A four-month-old, non-walking infant was observed sleeping on the floor in the playroom.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
  A four-month-old, non-walking infant was observed sleeping on the floor in the playroom.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
  A four-month-old, non-walking infant was observed sleeping on the floor in the playroom.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
  A four-month-old, non-walking infant was observed sleeping on the floor in the playroom.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
Sep 10, 2025 to Sep 10, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 10, 2025 complaint investigation
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  One caregiver was observed to step out of her class to open the building door, leaving class unsupervised. Second caregiver was observed to be walking back to her class.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Medication was within children's reach in pre-k classroom.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3807(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four employee files were evaluated. CPR training has been completed 100 % online. Training did not included hands on practice on manikins.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  One caregiver was observed to step out of her class to open the building door, leaving class unsupervised. Second caregiver was observed to be walking back to her class.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Medication was within children's reach in pre-k classroom.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3807(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four employee files were evaluated. CPR training has been completed 100 % online. Training did not included hands on practice on manikins.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Medication was within children's reach in pre-k classroom.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3807(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  One caregiver was observed to step out of her class to open the building door, leaving class unsupervised. Second caregiver was observed to be walking back to her class.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four employee files were evaluated. CPR training has been completed 100 % online. Training did not included hands on practice on manikins.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  One caregiver was observed to step out of her class to open the building door, leaving class unsupervised. Second caregiver was observed to be walking back to her class.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Medication was within children's reach in pre-k classroom.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3807(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Four employee files were evaluated. CPR training has been completed 100 % online. Training did not included hands on practice on manikins.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2025, verified Sep 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
2024
Sep 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
  Two infant rooms written schedule did not have two daily outdoor opportunities. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Two slides did not have the proper depth of surfacing and use zone.
  Corrected Sep 20, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Sep 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
  Two infant rooms written schedule did not have two daily outdoor opportunities. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Two slides did not have the proper depth of surfacing and use zone.
  Corrected Sep 20, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Sep 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
  Two infant rooms written schedule did not have two daily outdoor opportunities. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Two slides did not have the proper depth of surfacing and use zone.
  Corrected Sep 20, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Sep 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Two slides did not have the proper depth of surfacing and use zone.
  Corrected Sep 20, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
  Two infant rooms written schedule did not have two daily outdoor opportunities. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1)(A).
May 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  A 9 month old and a 10 month old were observed to be in care with a 3 year old. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Infants were moved to an infant room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
May 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  A 9 month old and a 10 month old were observed to be in care with a 3 year old. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Infants were moved to an infant room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
May 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  A 9 month old and a 10 month old were observed to be in care with a 3 year old. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Infants were moved to an infant room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
May 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  A 9 month old and a 10 month old were observed to be in care with a 3 year old. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Infants were moved to an infant room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
2023
Oct 4, 2023 to Oct 4, 20234 inspections
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- Oct 4, 2023 inspection
- Oct 4, 2023 inspection
- Oct 4, 2023 inspection
- Oct 4, 2023 inspection

Show 36 older visits, not counted above

Feb 21, 2023 to Mar 2, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 21, 2023 inspection
- Feb 21, 2023 inspection
- Feb 21, 2023 inspection
- Feb 21, 2023 inspection
Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  Screen activty was viewed in the infant room 0-12 months.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Standard 746.2207(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  In two classroom's televisions were not anchored down and on the counter in the classrooms.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  Screen activty was viewed in the infant room 0-12 months.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Standard 746.2207(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  In two classroom's televisions were not anchored down and on the counter in the classrooms.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  Screen activty was viewed in the infant room 0-12 months.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Standard 746.2207(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  In two classroom's televisions were not anchored down and on the counter in the classrooms.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  Screen activty was viewed in the infant room 0-12 months.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Standard 746.2207(c)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  In two classroom's televisions were not anchored down and on the counter in the classrooms.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
2022
Oct 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Toilets - 13 or More Children
  Upon inspection there was only one toilet working out of three.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Standard 746.4407(a).
Oct 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Toilets - 13 or More Children
  Upon inspection there was only one toilet working out of three.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Standard 746.4407(a).
Oct 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Toilets - 13 or More Children
  Upon inspection there was only one toilet working out of three.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Standard 746.4407(a).
Oct 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Toilets - 13 or More Children
  Upon inspection there was only one toilet working out of three.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Standard 746.4407(a).
Jun 14, 2022 to Aug 10, 20228 inspections
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May 17, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  At the time of inspection, a 10 month old was observed sleeping in their crib with a blanket, and a 11 month old sleeping in a swing with a blanket covering their face. *Both blankets were removed from the infants.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  The operation lacked an additional caregiver in the building during nap time.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  At the time of inspection, a non-walking 11 month old was placed on a mat for naptime.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  At the time of inspection, the infant room had a four month old and a two year old counted in ratio, with a 21 month age difference.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
May 17, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  At the time of inspection, a 10 month old was observed sleeping in their crib with a blanket, and a 11 month old sleeping in a swing with a blanket covering their face. *Both blankets were removed from the infants.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  At the time of inspection, the infant room had a four month old and a two year old counted in ratio, with a 21 month age difference.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  The operation lacked an additional caregiver in the building during nap time.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  At the time of inspection, a non-walking 11 month old was placed on a mat for naptime.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
May 17, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  At the time of inspection, a 10 month old was observed sleeping in their crib with a blanket, and a 11 month old sleeping in a swing with a blanket covering their face. *Both blankets were removed from the infants.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  At the time of inspection, a non-walking 11 month old was placed on a mat for naptime.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  At the time of inspection, the infant room had a four month old and a two year old counted in ratio, with a 21 month age difference.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  The operation lacked an additional caregiver in the building during nap time.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
May 17, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  At the time of inspection, a 10 month old was observed sleeping in their crib with a blanket, and a 11 month old sleeping in a swing with a blanket covering their face. *Both blankets were removed from the infants.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  The operation lacked an additional caregiver in the building during nap time.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  At the time of inspection, a non-walking 11 month old was placed on a mat for naptime.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  At the time of inspection, the infant room had a four month old and a two year old counted in ratio, with a 21 month age difference.
  Corrected May 17, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
2021
Oct 4, 2021 to Nov 12, 20218 inspections
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