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Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center

258 Modoc Ave, Hallsburg, TX 76705 · McLennan County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Hallsburg, TX, licensed for up to 168 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 19). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #56 of 92 centers in McLennan County and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 26%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #56 of 92 centers in McLennan County
4High risk
11Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 17 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication4
Other standards3
Supervision3
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation's last annual fire inspection was completed on 5/27/25.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighApr 15, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The pea gravel under the slides had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2026
Medium HighApr 2, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing for children and they washed the child's hands.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighApr 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose-fill under a small slide had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighApr 2, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver washed their hands.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighApr 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not complete a fire drill in March. The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors were also not checked in March.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
HighJun 12, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The parent handbook did not address several of the required policies and procedures required by minimum standards.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2025
Medium HighJun 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose-fill for one of the playscapes had been displaced and was no longer six inches deep has required.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2025
Medium HighJun 12, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure §746.4701(c)
There was a swing set attached to a composite structure, which also had a multiple-occupany swing.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
MediumJun 12, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Out of eight children's files reviewed, four needed updated immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025
HighNov 4, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that caregivers did not provide adequate supervision when one child was found unattended outside of the daycare.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2024
Medium HighNov 4, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that one classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio on the playground.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2024
HighAug 27, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
During the inspection, one caregiver stated that they were responsible for 6 infants. There were 7 infants observed in the classroom.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024
Medium HighAug 27, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink §746.3421(b)
During the inspection, one caregiver did not wash an infants hands after a diaper change.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A cabinet door was observed to be broken with a nail exposed. There was also an air vent observed to be warped and in disrepair.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022
MediumApr 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
One child was observed to be seated in a highchair without the safety straps buckled. The child was removed from the chair and seated for lunch.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods §746.2205(a)(4)
It was observed that a classroom of 18 children aged two years old were made to sit at tables for an extended period of time while their meals were being prepared by a caregiver.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
Medium HighApr 13, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
During the investigation, it was found that caregivers were preparing meals for one classroom of children when one child was injured.
Correction verified May 17, 2022
MediumOct 21, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public §746.403(a)
The required postings were observed to be in an area of the operation that is not easily viewable by staff or parents.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity168 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 20, 2007
DirectorChristina Jergons
Phone2548752400
State operation #867082

Common questions

Does Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Hallsburg, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 19, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center compare with other daycares in McLennan County?

It is tied for #56 of 92 centers in McLennan County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lil Doodlebugs Childcare Center last inspected?

Sep 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 867082 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.