Baby Bobcats Cdc
8000 E ASHFORD PARK, Orange, TX 77630 · Orange County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kelly Cross
- Phone
- (409) 757-8280
- Regulated since
- Nov 12, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1479251 · number 1797592
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (5) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of Physical Abuse, which resulted in a child being injured while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was found that the permit holder, acting in the role of a caregiver, did not receive discipline and guidance training prior to providing care for children.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(3) — Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Other
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the permit holder did not ensure that all applicable minimum standards, rules and laws were followed when inappropriate physical discipline was used. The investigation also determined that the parent was not provided with accurate and complete information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and the events that resulted in a child's injuries.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation, it was discovered that inappropriate discipline was used when a child was grabbed by the neck, received an injury to the nose (resulting in bleeding), and received an injury to the lip.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Other
Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation a child in care was not sleeping during nap time and was not given an alternate activity. The child was instead sent to the office.
HHSC 746.2907(a) — Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-24. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not have an incident report available for review regarding an incident that involved staff using inappropriate physical discipline that resulted in a child being injured.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation insepction, caregiver was unaware of children ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation inspection, there were two classes out of ratio. Infant class was out of ratio by 2 children. The Pre-K 4 Class was out of ratio by 1 child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Other Serious
During the investigation inspection, it was found inappropriate discipline was used when a child shirt was pulled which resulted in their hair being pulled.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Other
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
One bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled. Each infant did have a different brand bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-19.
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Food & allergies
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The carbon monoxide detector is missing from the operation.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.