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Bobcat Den Child Care

Child care center · 900 AVENUE Q, Sunray, TX 79086 · License 1707927

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 49. InfantToddlerPre-Kindergarten Accepts subsidy

Violation history (280)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection, an individual was present and had direct access to children in care prior to notification of eligibility being received.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One staff was observed caring for 8 children with one child being 16 months of age and the remainder of the children being 18 months to 4 years of age. The maximum number of children to be supervised by one caregiver with one child that is younger than 17 months of age is 5 children that are 18 months to 4 years of age and therefore, the classroom was over by 2 children in that group.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children files did not have current immunization files when reviewed.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policies did not have a complete emergency preparedness plan when reviewed.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The play area used by children was observed having rusted screws and metal pieces as well as a wooden piece with a rusted nail sticking out of it that posed a hazard to children playing outside.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
There were at least three people that are no longer associated with the operation for longer than 7 days and have not been inactivated by the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when individuals were inactivated from the operation's background check list.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and in direct care of children without a background check being submitted and no letter of eligibility in file for the individual present.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The most recent Children's Product Certification was not available for review upon request. *This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the person left in charge.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Multiple children were observed having their diaper changed and not washing hands after.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
A classroom was observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. *This was corrected when the children were instructed to wash hands in the middle of storytime.
Yes
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A slide was observed being used by children without the required use zone free of other objects of 6 feet.
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
A caregiver was observed changing multiple diapers, while wearing gloves, and did not remove the gloves and wash hands after each diaper change.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The caregivers previously cited for lack of documentation of first aid & CPR had it available at inspection for review. However, a different caregiver was observed at inspection in a classroom by themselves, supervising a group of children, and lacked First Aid & Cpr training.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policies did not have a complete emergency preparedness plan when reviewed.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A staff file was not able to be reviewed upon request and trainings were not able to be reviewed.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for three infants in care.
3 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Ointments were observed in the infant classroom that did not have the child's name on it.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was observed in direct care of 11 children with three of those children being ages 0-17 months of age; the maximum number of children to be supervised by one caregiver was 7, therefore the caregiver was over by 4 children.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation failed to practice all required emergency practices for 2023. Additionally, for 2024, the operation has not practiced all required fire drills monthly or monthly checks.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing surface have not been sanitized appropriately after diaper changes.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child in care did not have the emergency contact address provided by the parent for the individual listed as an emergency contact. Additionally, one child in care did not have the emergency medical authorization information section complete in file.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not the remaining 15 clock hours required for pre-service that was hired 9/22/2025.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. Additionally, various ointment and suncreens were observed in the children's cubbies but were within reach of children.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A three month old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a play yard.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A staff file was not able to be reviewed upon request and trainings were not able to be reviewed.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed doing multiple diaper changes and not washing hands after.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection, two caregivers were observed caring for a total of 13 children. One of the caregivers was caring for an infant younger than 12 months and 7 children that ranged from 18 months to 4 years of age. If the child that was under 12 months of age was moved to the nursery room, then that caregiver would be caring for 5 children with the specified age group being 0-11 months of age and that classroom would be over by one child.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. There is a cut on the metal fence that poses a hazard to the children as it can cut them. The various ointment and suncreens were observed in the children's cubbies have been placed out of reach.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cabinet was observed that could be opened and it had chemicals and cleaning supplies that were accessible to children.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers did not have proof of current CPR training and First Aid training in the file upon request.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
A 5 month old was observed having the bottle propped.
5 746.1205(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
A child was left on the playground outside by themselves. Staff did not have physical proximity to the child nor did they have auditory or visual awareness of the child's ongoing activities as they were unaware of where the child was.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
There were at least three people that are no longer associated with the operation for longer than 7 days and have not been inactivated by the operation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. Additionally, various ointment and suncreens were observed in the children's cubbies but were within reach of children.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A staff file was not able to be reviewed upon request and trainings were not able to be reviewed.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A three month old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a play yard.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policies did not have a complete emergency preparedness plan when reviewed.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Multiple children were observed having their diaper changed and not washing hands after.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection, an individual was present and had direct access to children in care prior to notification of eligibility being received.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One staff was observed caring for 8 children with one child being 16 months of age and the remainder of the children being 18 months to 4 years of age. The maximum number of children to be supervised by one caregiver with one child that is younger than 17 months of age is 5 children that are 18 months to 4 years of age and therefore, the classroom was over by 2 children in that group.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. There is a cut on the metal fence that poses a hazard to the children as it can cut them. The various ointment and suncreens were observed in the children's cubbies have been placed out of reach.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policies did not have a complete emergency preparedness plan when reviewed.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing surface have not been sanitized appropriately after diaper changes.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
There were at least three people that are no longer associated with the operation for longer than 7 days and have not been inactivated by the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when individuals were inactivated from the operation's background check list.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation failed to practice all required emergency practices for 2023. Additionally, for 2024, the operation has not practiced all required fire drills monthly or monthly checks.
5 746.1205(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
A child was left on the playground outside by themselves. Staff did not have physical proximity to the child nor did they have auditory or visual awareness of the child's ongoing activities as they were unaware of where the child was.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers did not have proof of current CPR training and First Aid training in the file upon request.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children files did not have current immunization files when reviewed.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was observed in direct care of 11 children with three of those children being ages 0-17 months of age; the maximum number of children to be supervised by one caregiver was 7, therefore the caregiver was over by 4 children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The play area used by children was observed having rusted screws and metal pieces as well as a wooden piece with a rusted nail sticking out of it that posed a hazard to children playing outside.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A staff file was not able to be reviewed upon request and trainings were not able to be reviewed.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child in care did not have the emergency contact address provided by the parent for the individual listed as an emergency contact. Additionally, one child in care did not have the emergency medical authorization information section complete in file.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
There were at least three people that are no longer associated with the operation for longer than 7 days and have not been inactivated by the operation.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review for three infants in care.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
A 5 month old was observed having the bottle propped.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The caregivers previously cited for lack of documentation of first aid & CPR had it available at inspection for review. However, a different caregiver was observed at inspection in a classroom by themselves, supervising a group of children, and lacked First Aid & Cpr training.
Yes
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The most recent Children's Product Certification was not available for review upon request. *This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the person left in charge.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cabinet was observed that could be opened and it had chemicals and cleaning supplies that were accessible to children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection, two caregivers were observed caring for a total of 13 children. One of the caregivers was caring for an infant younger than 12 months and 7 children that ranged from 18 months to 4 years of age. If the child that was under 12 months of age was moved to the nursery room, then that caregiver would be caring for 5 children with the specified age group being 0-11 months of age and that classroom would be over by one child.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A slide was observed being used by children without the required use zone free of other objects of 6 feet.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed doing multiple diaper changes and not washing hands after.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and in direct care of children without a background check being submitted and no letter of eligibility in file for the individual present.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not the remaining 15 clock hours required for pre-service that was hired 9/22/2025.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
A classroom was observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. *This was corrected when the children were instructed to wash hands in the middle of storytime.
Yes
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
A caregiver was observed changing multiple diapers, while wearing gloves, and did not remove the gloves and wash hands after each diaper change.
3 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Ointments were observed in the infant classroom that did not have the child's name on it.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
There were at least three people that are no longer associated with the operation for longer than 7 days and have not been inactivated by the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when individuals were inactivated from the operation's background check list.
Yes
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child in care did not have the emergency contact address provided by the parent for the individual listed as an emergency contact. Additionally, one child in care did not have the emergency medical authorization information section complete in file.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A staff file was not able to be reviewed upon request and trainings were not able to be reviewed.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The caregivers previously cited for lack of documentation of first aid & CPR had it available at inspection for review. However, a different caregiver was observed at inspection in a classroom by themselves, supervising a group of children, and lacked First Aid & Cpr training.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A three month old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a play yard.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children files did not have current immunization files when reviewed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and in direct care of children without a background check being submitted and no letter of eligibility in file for the individual present.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cabinet was observed that could be opened and it had chemicals and cleaning supplies that were accessible to children.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A staff file was not able to be reviewed upon request and trainings were not able to be reviewed.
3 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
The most recent Children's Product Certification was not available for review upon request. *This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the person left in charge.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
A caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not the remaining 15 clock hours required for pre-service that was hired 9/22/2025.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policies did not have a complete emergency preparedness plan when reviewed.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation failed to practice all required emergency practices for 2023. Additionally, for 2024, the operation has not practiced all required fire drills monthly or monthly checks.
3 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Ointments were observed in the infant classroom that did not have the child's name on it.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One caregiver was observed in direct care of 11 children with three of those children being ages 0-17 months of age; the maximum number of children to be supervised by one caregiver was 7, therefore the caregiver was over by 4 children.
3 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
One staff was observed caring for 8 children with one child being 16 months of age and the remainder of the children being 18 months to 4 years of age. The maximum number of children to be supervised by one caregiver with one child that is younger than 17 months of age is 5 children that are 18 months to 4 years of age and therefore, the classroom was over by 2 children in that group.
4 746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
A classroom was observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. *This was corrected when the children were instructed to wash hands in the middle of storytime.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection, two caregivers were observed caring for a total of 13 children. One of the caregivers was caring for an infant younger than 12 months and 7 children that ranged from 18 months to 4 years of age. If the child that was under 12 months of age was moved to the nursery room, then that caregiver would be caring for 5 children with the specified age group being 0-11 months of age and that classroom would be over by one child.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. There is a cut on the metal fence that poses a hazard to the children as it can cut them. The various ointment and suncreens were observed in the children's cubbies have been placed out of reach.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing surface have not been sanitized appropriately after diaper changes.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed doing multiple diaper changes and not washing hands after.
5 746.1205(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
A child was left on the playground outside by themselves. Staff did not have physical proximity to the child nor did they have auditory or visual awareness of the child's ongoing activities as they were unaware of where the child was.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
There were at least three people that are no longer associated with the operation for longer than 7 days and have not been inactivated by the operation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection, an individual was present and had direct access to children in care prior to notification of eligibility being received.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
A 5 month old was observed having the bottle propped.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge. Additionally, various ointment and suncreens were observed in the children's cubbies but were within reach of children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
On the playground there is a gap between the dirt and where the bottom of the concrete walkway starts that poses a tripping hazard. Additionally, there is a jagged edge on the other side of the concrete walkway that is exposed along the bottom edge.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The play area used by children was observed having rusted screws and metal pieces as well as a wooden piece with a rusted nail sticking out of it that posed a hazard to children playing outside.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A slide was observed being used by children without the required use zone free of other objects of 6 feet.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (96)

96 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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