Lil Doodlebugs Child Care Center INC
716 E ROSS AVE, Mart, TX 76664 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lindsey Chapin
- Phone
- (254) 800-1223
- Regulated since
- May 13, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1464118 · number 1788016
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 11 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated they had thirteen children when they had twelve. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed they had twelve children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Several school-age children were sent to use the hallway bathroom on their own. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom on their own.
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 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a table within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Other Serious
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Jun 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director did not have two hours of transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Other Serious
An outlet in the toddler room that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver replaced the outlet cover.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-25.
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Other Serious
The use zones to the sides and at the access point of an indoor slide where not six feet.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van binder did not have emergency medical treament authorization forms for the children riding the van.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage and uncovered on the playground area of the operation.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Nov 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided during outdoor time.
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 2025-12-02. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 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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May 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 1 minute.
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 2025-05-21. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Out of four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, administering medication, and preventing allergic reactions for the 2023-2024 training year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Illness & medication
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The parent handbook was missing hearing and vision screening requirements, criteria used to determine when weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, procedures for parents to view the minimum standards online, information on employee vaccinations, and procedures for transportation.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-05. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when the caregiver dragged a child by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Other Serious
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant feeding instructions on file had not been updated monthly.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Records & paperwork
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
HHSC 746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of Lysol spray and other cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected when the supplies were moved out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Safety & premises
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's file was missing an emergency medical care authorization and food allergy information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-15.
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Other Serious
Out of three staff files reviewed, none had a signed a pre-employment affidavit.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Other
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Observed a caregiver on their phone while in a classroom with children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Food & allergies Serious
Two bottles were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labeled during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Other Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncy seats. One infant woke up and the other infant was removed from the seat.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Food & allergies Serious
The electrical cord to the small crockpot that is used to warm bottles was exposed to the infants. The refrigerator was moved to cover the cord to the warmer.
HHSC 746.3701(7) — Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-04.
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Other Serious
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was missing the following items in their operational policies; Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Observed tall shelves that were easy to tip over that were not mounted in the school age area. I spoke to the operation about mounting the shelves due to tipping. There was a metal rebar sticking out of the playground near the fence. The rebar was removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Observed 2 outlets in the bathrooms uncovered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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