Ruiz Family Babi
809 21ST ST, Hondo, TX 78861 · Medina County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Roberta Ruiz
- Phone
- (210) 452-4717
- Regulated since
- Dec 16, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1112026 · number 1515432
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 13 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (3) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Four play yards had extra or supplemental padding in addition to the mattress that comes with the play yard. This was corrected at inspection when the supplemental padding was removed from all four play yards.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Other Serious
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not had a health inspection in over 12 months.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Other
The use zone was overlapping for three slides. This was corrected at inspection when the three slides were removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had a fire inspection in over 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of four personnel records were incomplete. Three out of four employee records were lacking a photo ID and notarized employment affidavit. Two out of four were lacking a pre-employment affidavit. One out of four were lacking a diploma or it's equivalent.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The entrance point or stairs to a slide was blocked by another play structure. This was corrected at inspection when the slide was moved to an area that allowed for an appropriate use zone.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-22.
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Other
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Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding instructions were not available for one infant that is not yet ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Food & allergies
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
A 1 1/2 month old child was observed in a swing with a blanket and a propped bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Other Serious
A 1 1/2 month old infant was observed asleep in a swing.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Food & allergies Serious
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A person was observed in the infant room being the sole caregiver of 4 infants without having a background check on file at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The person left the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Staff background & training
The operation last validated their employee list on 01/18/24 which is over 3 months ago.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 10 month old was observed in a crib with a pillow, blanket and a play and learn toy while the child was taking their bottle. Corrected at inspection: The pillow, blanket and toy was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises
Several wood planks were observed with screws, piled in the playground area within reach of the children. Several riding toys were observed in the playground to be broken with sharp edges. A riding horse on springs that posed a pinching hazard was observed in the playground. The black plastic underneath the surfacing was starting to surface creating a tripping hazard. Several boards on the fence are starting to warp and are pulled up at the bottom of the fence creating gaps in the fence.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-30. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Clorox and Comet Cleaner were observed on the vanity in the children's bathroom within reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-09.
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Other
Several nap mats were observed to be torn and the foam exposed.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other
The nap mats did not indicate which side the children were to sleep on and which side would face the floor.
HHSC 746.4503(c) — Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other
A picnic table was observed directly in front of the slide within the 6 foot use zone.
HHSC 746.4801 — Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked a current health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-26. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation lacked a current annual inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-26. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two 12 month old infants were mixed with children ages 3 years old and older.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-07. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios
One 15 month old infant was in a classroom with children up to seven years old. This was corrected when 4 children exited the operation bringing the total number of children to 10.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
A nine month was observed sleeping on a blanket on the floor.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(5) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Other
One infant lacked feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Other
One out of four children's files lacked Physician name and address.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-14. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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