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Licensed Center · Texas

The R.A.N.C.H.

211 S Walnut St, Hico

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
45
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Feb 6, 2008
Phone
2547964549

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

7High risk
14Medium-high risk
6Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
18Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 18, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
    Inspector's note: Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Oct 20, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 20, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
    Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-18.
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
    Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-18.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-21.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom, Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-18.
  • Critical Employees Discipline Own Children
    Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-18.
May 8, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
    Inspector's note: The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection.. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-05.
Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 16, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 7, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-07.
Aug 12, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 8, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
    Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
Jun 13, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: 3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-27.
  • Non-critical Documentation of Drills
    Inspector's note: The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-13.
Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
    Inspector's note: Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-05.
  • Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
    Inspector's note: The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-05.
Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 2, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: A new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-02.
May 19, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 8, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-08.
Apr 24, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: 4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-24.
  • Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
    Inspector's note: Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
    Inspector's note: A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-24.
Apr 20, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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 a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-18.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.