Little Dude Ranch

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  Inspector's note: An employee who is the book keeper at the operation did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the daycare. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: It was determined through investigation that caregivers have been observed on their cell phones for personal use distracted from supervising the children in their care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-02.

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the operation did not have a documented health inspection available within the last 12 months. The last documented health inspection was completed on 7/18/2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-28.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation does not have a documented fire inspection in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed 7/18/2024. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Report Change in Director
  Inspector's note: The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-04.

• Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Inspector's note: It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify the parent timely after the child was left unsupervised on the playground. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-07.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 3 year old child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregiver took the rest of the class inside. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-07.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Inspector's note: It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation yelled at children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-26.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
  Inspector's note: It was determined through the course of the investigation, caregivers at the operation are using inappropriate language such as curse words while caring for children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-26.
• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation used her cell phone for personal use while supervising children in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm within the required time frame. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-16.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-16.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a child was left unattended during a field trip when the rest of the children and the caregiver returned to the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-16.

• Non-critical Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
  Inspector's note: 1 caregiver personnel file was lacking the original certificate of first aid and CPR for review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-03-20.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: In the pre-k room, cleaning supplies were observed in a lower unlocked cabinet and accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were removed from the cabinet and placed out of reach of children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: It was determined through video surveillance that a 3 year old child with special needs was required to remain inactive for a period of 24 minutes by being placed in a highchair. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-10.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: An employee hired to clean the operation was present at the operation and cleaning in the toddler area before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-18.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: One caregiver was supervising 18 children age 18 months to 2 year olds. The co teacher lost all visual and auditory awareness when she exited the area to take a restroom break. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned to the room, bringing the classroom back into ratio. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that 2 children exited the building unsupervised for an unknown amount of time. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care allowing them to exit the operation unsupervised. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: A caregiver used their cell phone to take personal videos of their child while in care. This was corrected during the inspection because the caregiver is no longer employed at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  Inspector's note: A person was left in charge of a group of children, and this person did not have a clear background check. This was corrected when a qualified caregiver took over the class. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-16.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Inspector's note: It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate patience getting a child to nap when they tapped the child lips repeatedly to attempt to quiet the child. The caregiver is no longer associated with the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-21.
• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: The operation did not notify licensing within 2 days of becoming aware of an allegation of prohibited discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-24.