Little Ranchers Learning Corral
Licensed Center · Kenedy, Karnes County, TX · Operation No. 1782017
Little Ranchers Learning Corral holds a Full Permit issued December 19, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 20 inspections on record with 26 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 19, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
31 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1000 N 5th St, Kenedy, TX 78119-2024
The 60-month record
20
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
26
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 17 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| May 26, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 1, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Report | 2 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Report | 5 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
July 20, 2026 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was a toddler slide that had a barrier wall. On the other side of wall, it had a broken piece of plastic exposing a sharp edge. Note. This was corrected at inspection when the director and I removed the slide from the play area and out of license space.
Corrected: July 20, 2026
July 20, 2026 Standard § 746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was a climbing dome with slide on the playground. Note, this was corrected when the equipment was removed from the playground.
Corrected: July 20, 2026
April 14, 2026 Standard § 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
One out of three files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit available.
Corrected: April 17, 2026
April 10, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that at least one child was left out in the hallway unsupervised for approximately a minute.
Corrected: April 23, 2026
April 10, 2026 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not report to child care licensing about an incident where a child was out in the hallway by themselves, within the 48-hour window.
Corrected: April 14, 2026
December 3, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current health inspection as it expired July of 2025.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
December 3, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current fire inspection as it expired in August of 2025.
Corrected: December 17, 2025
May 23, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Bottles and training cups were not labeled with the infant's first name and initial of last name. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers labeled all infant bottles.
Corrected: May 23, 2025
March 4, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A new employee was in the infant classroom with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected when that person was asked to leave and left the building.
Corrected: March 4, 2025
February 18, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: In a room with a specified age of 0-11 months, a caregiver was alone with six infants. In a room with children ranging in age from 18-24 months, the caregiver was alone with 10 children. Noted: This was corrected when another caregiver went to the infant room and when a child from the 18-24 months room was transitioned to another room. All rooms were then in ratio.
Corrected: February 18, 2025
February 7, 2025 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were no time sheets or other documentation showing the director's attendance during operating hours.
Corrected: February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three infants four - six months were observed to be drinking a bottle in a bouncer or in their play yard, not being held by a caregiver.
Corrected: February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed to have their bottle propped up to their mouth with a blanket.
Corrected: February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
An individual, who was being counted in ratio, did not have a background check submitted. Noted: The individual left the operation while I was present.
Corrected: February 7, 2025
November 8, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The older infant classroom had one caregiver with 8 children. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 with the specified age group of 12-17 months. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was added into ratio.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024 Standard § 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed to be using a walker. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the walker.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Electrical outlet was accessible to a child younger than five years without a childproof cover. This was corrected when caregiver added childproof covers to outlets.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
November 1, 2024 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 infants were on their chairs being fed by caregiver however the safety straps were not fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened both of the infant's safety straps.
Corrected: November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024 Standard § 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Children in Room 3 were observed eating directly from the table. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the food on plates.
Corrected: November 1, 2024
October 30, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two individuals were present in the center and were included in ratio, which meant there were left alone with the children despite not having complete background checks.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
October 30, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There are alot of small red ants in the older infant room.
Corrected: November 16, 2024
October 30, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were food crumbs, harden food and dirt on the older infant's room between the ABC mats and under the mats.
Corrected: November 16, 2024
October 30, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two older infants were observed sitting on two broken chairs. These chairs are hook on high chairs that attached to the table. This was corrected when the children were removed from the chairs and placed on other chairs that were not broken. The broken chairs were set aside.
Corrected: November 1, 2024
October 30, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Infant classroom was one infant over ratio with the specified age of 0-11 months. The older infant classroom was over ratio by 2 with the specified age group of 12-17 months. The toddler room was over ratio by 3 with a specified age group of 2 year olds. This was corrected at inspection, when 2 staff members were counted in ratio and 3 children were sent home to come in compliance with ratios.
Corrected: November 1, 2024
June 27, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The infant classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. There was a total of 6 infants with a specified age group of 12-17 months, with only one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the room.
Corrected: June 27, 2024
February 23, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child had a seizure at the operation and was take to the hospital by EMS. The operation did not notify CCR about the incident within 48 hours.
Corrected: April 25, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.