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The Cubs Den

Child care center · 11196 FM 149, Richards, TX 77873-2746 · License 1786880

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 39. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During an unannounced inspection two people were present at the operation and in care of children without an active background check.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
While reviewing children's records applications did not have admissions dates available.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The childcare being provided is subject to regulation.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was two slides and one swing on a wooden porch play area that did not have loose fill. I spoke to the person in charge regarding this. They will be removing these item from the play area.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There were two operation staff providing care to children without a background check. This was corrected at inspection when the two operation staff left the operation.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
While reviewing personnel files there were no caregiver applications, qualifications, or notarized affidavits available.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was one caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection once the caregiver left the operation.
5 745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance
During an unannounced follow up inspection there were two children in care prior to a permit being issued to the operation. Children went home during the inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
There were two caregivers providing care to children without pre-service training hours.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There were two caregivers providing care to children unsupervised without pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information provided, there is sufficient evidence of children being spanked as a form of discipline.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk through there was dust build up present in the corners and on the fans in the operation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
While doing a walk through outside there was a weed eater accessible to children.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
While reviewing records there was no documentation available for emergency drills and checks.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The month of February 2026 and March 2026 fire drill documentations was not available for review. This was corrected at inspection once a fire drill was conducted and documented on the fire drill sheet.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a follow up inspection an updated operational policy with promotion of indoor and outdoor play was not available.
4 746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
A 10-month old infant was observed drinking a bottle in a play yard while falling asleep.This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
While reviewing files caregivers did not have orientation training available.
5 745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance
During an unannounced application inspection 8 children were in care at the operation. Children were sent home during the inspection.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During a walk through children were playing on a slide with no loose fill present.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy is missing the following information; release of children, illness and exclusion, medication procedures, medical emergencies, parental notification, suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, meals/food practices, immunization requirements, hearing/vision screening, enrollment procedures/ policy changes, transportation, water activities, field trips, animals (if applicable), promotion of indoor/ outdoor physical activity, insect repellent and sunscreen, parents participation, contact licensing, DFPS website, A/N hotline, Emergency preparedness plan, Nursing mothers, parent visits, and gang-free zone.
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
During the inspection a child was left in a room without supervision.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
5 745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance
During an unannounced follow up inspection there were two children in care prior to a permit being issued to the operation. Children went home during the inspection.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The childcare being provided is subject to regulation.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
While reviewing personnel files there were no caregiver applications, qualifications, or notarized affidavits available.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There were two caregivers providing care to children unsupervised without pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk through there was dust build up present in the corners and on the fans in the operation.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was two slides and one swing on a wooden porch play area that did not have loose fill. I spoke to the person in charge regarding this. They will be removing these item from the play area.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
While reviewing files caregivers did not have orientation training available.
5 745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance
During an unannounced application inspection 8 children were in care at the operation. Children were sent home during the inspection.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The month of February 2026 and March 2026 fire drill documentations was not available for review. This was corrected at inspection once a fire drill was conducted and documented on the fire drill sheet.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
While reviewing records there was no documentation available for emergency drills and checks.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
4 746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
A 10-month old infant was observed drinking a bottle in a play yard while falling asleep.This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There were two operation staff providing care to children without a background check. This was corrected at inspection when the two operation staff left the operation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
While doing a walk through outside there was a weed eater accessible to children.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
There were two caregivers providing care to children without pre-service training hours.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was one caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection once the caregiver left the operation.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
While reviewing children's records applications did not have admissions dates available.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy is missing the following information; release of children, illness and exclusion, medication procedures, medical emergencies, parental notification, suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, meals/food practices, immunization requirements, hearing/vision screening, enrollment procedures/ policy changes, transportation, water activities, field trips, animals (if applicable), promotion of indoor/ outdoor physical activity, insect repellent and sunscreen, parents participation, contact licensing, DFPS website, A/N hotline, Emergency preparedness plan, Nursing mothers, parent visits, and gang-free zone.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information provided, there is sufficient evidence of children being spanked as a form of discipline.
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
During the inspection a child was left in a room without supervision.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a follow up inspection an updated operational policy with promotion of indoor and outdoor play was not available.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During an unannounced inspection two people were present at the operation and in care of children without an active background check.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During a walk through children were playing on a slide with no loose fill present.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
While reviewing children's records applications did not have admissions dates available.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy is missing the following information; release of children, illness and exclusion, medication procedures, medical emergencies, parental notification, suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, meals/food practices, immunization requirements, hearing/vision screening, enrollment procedures/ policy changes, transportation, water activities, field trips, animals (if applicable), promotion of indoor/ outdoor physical activity, insect repellent and sunscreen, parents participation, contact licensing, DFPS website, A/N hotline, Emergency preparedness plan, Nursing mothers, parent visits, and gang-free zone.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There were two operation staff providing care to children without a background check. This was corrected at inspection when the two operation staff left the operation.
5 745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance
During an unannounced application inspection 8 children were in care at the operation. Children were sent home during the inspection.
5 745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance
During an unannounced follow up inspection there were two children in care prior to a permit being issued to the operation. Children went home during the inspection.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk through there was dust build up present in the corners and on the fans in the operation.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The month of February 2026 and March 2026 fire drill documentations was not available for review. This was corrected at inspection once a fire drill was conducted and documented on the fire drill sheet.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
While doing a walk through outside there was a weed eater accessible to children.
4 746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
A 10-month old infant was observed drinking a bottle in a play yard while falling asleep.This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During a walk through children were playing on a slide with no loose fill present.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The childcare being provided is subject to regulation.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
While reviewing records there was no documentation available for emergency drills and checks.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
There were two caregivers providing care to children without pre-service training hours.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During an unannounced inspection two people were present at the operation and in care of children without an active background check.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a follow up inspection an updated operational policy with promotion of indoor and outdoor play was not available.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information provided, there is sufficient evidence of children being spanked as a form of discipline.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was one caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection once the caregiver left the operation.
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
During the inspection a child was left in a room without supervision.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There were two caregivers providing care to children unsupervised without pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
While reviewing files caregivers did not have orientation training available.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
While reviewing personnel files there were no caregiver applications, qualifications, or notarized affidavits available.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was two slides and one swing on a wooden porch play area that did not have loose fill. I spoke to the person in charge regarding this. They will be removing these item from the play area.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There were two operation staff providing care to children without a background check. This was corrected at inspection when the two operation staff left the operation.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The childcare being provided is subject to regulation.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The month of February 2026 and March 2026 fire drill documentations was not available for review. This was corrected at inspection once a fire drill was conducted and documented on the fire drill sheet.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
While reviewing files caregivers did not have orientation training available.
4 746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
A 10-month old infant was observed drinking a bottle in a play yard while falling asleep.This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During a walk through children were playing on a slide with no loose fill present.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
While reviewing children's records applications did not have admissions dates available.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy is missing the following information; release of children, illness and exclusion, medication procedures, medical emergencies, parental notification, suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, meals/food practices, immunization requirements, hearing/vision screening, enrollment procedures/ policy changes, transportation, water activities, field trips, animals (if applicable), promotion of indoor/ outdoor physical activity, insect repellent and sunscreen, parents participation, contact licensing, DFPS website, A/N hotline, Emergency preparedness plan, Nursing mothers, parent visits, and gang-free zone.
5 745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance
During an unannounced application inspection 8 children were in care at the operation. Children were sent home during the inspection.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There were two caregivers providing care to children unsupervised without pediatric CPR/First Aid training.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was two slides and one swing on a wooden porch play area that did not have loose fill. I spoke to the person in charge regarding this. They will be removing these item from the play area.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk through there was dust build up present in the corners and on the fans in the operation.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information provided, there is sufficient evidence of children being spanked as a form of discipline.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
There were two caregivers providing care to children without pre-service training hours.
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
During the inspection a child was left in a room without supervision.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
While reviewing records there was no documentation available for emergency drills and checks.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
While doing a walk through outside there was a weed eater accessible to children.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
While reviewing personnel files there were no caregiver applications, qualifications, or notarized affidavits available.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was one caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection once the caregiver left the operation.
5 745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance
During an unannounced follow up inspection there were two children in care prior to a permit being issued to the operation. Children went home during the inspection.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a follow up inspection an updated operational policy with promotion of indoor and outdoor play was not available.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During an unannounced inspection two people were present at the operation and in care of children without an active background check.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
While reviewing records there was no documentation available for emergency drills and checks.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was two slides and one swing on a wooden porch play area that did not have loose fill. I spoke to the person in charge regarding this. They will be removing these item from the play area.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk through there was dust build up present in the corners and on the fans in the operation.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During a walk through children were playing on a slide with no loose fill present.
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
During the inspection a child was left in a room without supervision.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During an unannounced inspection two people were present at the operation and in care of children without an active background check.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
While reviewing personnel files there were no caregiver applications, qualifications, or notarized affidavits available.
4 746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
A 10-month old infant was observed drinking a bottle in a play yard while falling asleep.This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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