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Little Dude Ranch

1601 Stewart St, Brownwood, TX 76801 · Brown County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Dude Ranch is a licensed child care center in Brownwood, TX, licensed for up to 250 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 31 times and investigated 22 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 20 of them high-risk. 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in Brownwood and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#7 of 7 centers in Brownwood
20High risk
8Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
29 citations from 31 inspections and 20 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards5
Caregiver conduct4
Building & playground safety3
Supervision3
Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios3
Background checks2
Training & qualifications2
Child protection2
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
An employee who is the book keeper at the operation did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the daycare.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
Medium HighNov 4, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
It was determined through investigation that caregivers have been observed on their cell phones for personal use distracted from supervising the children in their care.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
Medium HighAug 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a documented health inspection available within the last 12 months. The last documented health inspection was completed on 7/18/2024.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighAug 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a documented fire inspection in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed 7/18/2024.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighJun 27, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §746.303(a)(4)
The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025
HighJun 25, 2025Found 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)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 3 year old child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregiver took the rest of the class inside.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2025
HighJun 25, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify the parent timely after the child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2025
HighMar 12, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
It was determined through the course of the investigation, caregivers at the operation are using inappropriate language such as curse words while caring for children.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
HighMar 12, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation yelled at children in care.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium HighMar 12, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation used her cell phone for personal use while supervising children in care.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
HighMar 14, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm within the required time frame.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
HighMar 14, 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)
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a child was left unattended during a field trip when the rest of the children and the caregiver returned to the operation.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
HighMar 14, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while in care.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
LowMar 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests §746.1329(c)(2)
1 caregiver personnel file was lacking the original certificate of first aid and CPR for review.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024
HighNov 14, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
In the pre-k room, cleaning supplies were observed in a lower unlocked cabinet and accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were removed from the cabinet and placed out of reach of children in care.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
HighOct 2, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
It was determined through video surveillance that a 3 year old child with special needs was required to remain inactive for a period of 24 minutes by being placed in a highchair.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
HighSep 18, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee hired to clean the operation was present at the operation and cleaning in the toddler area before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was supervising 18 children age 18 months to 2 year olds. The co teacher lost all visual and auditory awareness when she exited the area to take a restroom break. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned to the room, bringing the classroom back into ratio.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
HighJul 10, 2023Found 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)
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that 2 children exited the building unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
HighJul 10, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care allowing them to exit the operation unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
Medium HighJun 16, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver used their cell phone to take personal videos of their child while in care. This was corrected during the inspection because the caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A person was left in charge of a group of children, and this person did not have a clear background check. This was corrected when a qualified caregiver took over the class.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
HighJan 11, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not notify licensing within 2 days of becoming aware of an allegation of prohibited discipline.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
HighJan 11, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate patience getting a child to nap when they tapped the child lips repeatedly to attempt to quiet the child. The caregiver is no longer associated with the operation.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
HighAug 29, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver transported a child that was not enrolled in the operation at the prompting of school personnel. The operation was not contacted by the driver to verify enrollment per their policies. Due to this miscommunication, the child was not restrained in the required safety seat.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
HighAug 29, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not self-report that a non-enrolled child was put on the school van by school staff and transported to the center.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
HighAug 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Swimming Activities - More Than 4 Children (Two or More Caregivers Required) §746.2105(a)
A group of 22 5 year olds were in the pool, and there was only one qualified caregiver supervising. The pool was officially closed today, and the children returned to their classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022
Medium HighJan 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Multiple outlet covers were mssing in various classrooms. Cleaning chemicals were observed in the cabinet in the 3 year old room and the lock on the doors was not working correctly to keep children out of the cabinet. This was corrected during the insepction when the chemicals were put up out of reach of the children pending repair to the door locks. Outlet covers were reinstalled.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
Medium HighJan 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
Medications were observed in the infant building classes, and there was no proper authorization form available. Infant tylenol was observed in the refrigerator and had no name or identifying information. These items were corrected when the medications were removed from the classrooms by the director.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity250 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 20, 2003
DirectorMonica Gossett
Phone3256468877
State operation #830389

Common questions

Does Little Dude Ranch take infants?

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

What are Little Dude Ranch’s hours?

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

Does Little Dude Ranch accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Dude Ranch had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 20 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 24, 2026: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Dude Ranch compare with other daycares in Brownwood?

It is #7 of 7 centers in Brownwood by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Dude Ranch last inspected?

Aug 18, 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 830389 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.