Little Ranchers
351 S SCHOOL RD, Three Rivers, TX 78071 · Live Oak County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melissa Guzman
- Phone
- (361) 436-0052
- Regulated since
- Nov 30, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1380221 · number 1722964
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Other (4) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A four-month-old, non-walking infant was observed sleeping on the floor in the playroom.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A four-month-old, non-walking infant was observed sleeping on the floor in the playroom.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Staff background & training
Four employee files were evaluated. CPR training has been completed 100 % online. Training did not included hands on practice on manikins.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Illness & medication Serious
Medication was within children's reach in pre-k classroom.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Staff background & training
Four employee files were evaluated. CPR training has been completed 100 % online. Training did not included hands on practice on manikins.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Illness & medication Serious
Medication was within children's reach in pre-k classroom.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two infant rooms written schedule did not have two daily outdoor opportunities. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2206(1)(A) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-13.
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Other
Two slides did not have the proper depth of surfacing and use zone.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two infant rooms written schedule did not have two daily outdoor opportunities. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2206(1)(A) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-13.
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Other
Two slides did not have the proper depth of surfacing and use zone.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Screen activty was viewed in the infant room 0-12 months.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Other
In two classroom's televisions were not anchored down and on the counter in the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Screen activty was viewed in the infant room 0-12 months.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Other
In two classroom's televisions were not anchored down and on the counter in the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Other
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Upon inspection there was only one toilet working out of three.
HHSC 746.4407(a) — Toilets - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Upon inspection there was only one toilet working out of three.
HHSC 746.4407(a) — Toilets - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked an additional caregiver in the building during nap time.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection, a non-walking 11 month old was placed on a mat for naptime.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
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 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked an additional caregiver in the building during nap time.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection, a non-walking 11 month old was placed on a mat for naptime.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
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 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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