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Tiny Tiger's Daycare

229 N Fort St, Goliad, TX 77963 · Goliad County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Tiny Tiger's Daycare is a licensed child care center in Goliad, TX, licensed for up to 61 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 43 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 42 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 42). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 2 centers in Goliad County and better than 31% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 31%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#1 of 2 centers in Goliad County
15High risk
14Medium High risk
13Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
42 citations from 43 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork6
Building & playground safety5
Other standards5
Sleep safety4
Health & medication4
Food & feeding4
Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios4
Supervision4
Caregiver conduct1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 9, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for at least twenty minutes. Note: The director did move the infant when she entered the room.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
MediumApr 9, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
Medium HighApr 9, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked contact information for the emergency contact. Note: This was corrected when the director obtained the information during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguishers were last serviced July 2024.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
MediumJun 6, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant feeding instruction had not been updated in the past thirty days.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2025
Medium HighFeb 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One out of four children's records evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2025
HighOct 15, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies were not complete.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
Medium HighOct 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The wooden gate on the playground is broken.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2024
Medium HighJul 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
One fire extinguisher was last serviced July 2022 and another fire extinguisher was last serviced June 2023.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024
MediumJun 6, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
A child was observed using a tablet during nap time.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2024
Medium HighFeb 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
One out four personnel records evaluated lacked pre-service training.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024
Medium HighFeb 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)A
One out of four personnel records evaluated lacked orientation to the operation.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024
HighJan 25, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information gathered, a caregiver failed to use good judgement when a child was exposed outside without clothing on while being cleaned up from a potty accident.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024
Medium HighJan 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an updated shot record on file.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
HighOct 20, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirements during probation §745.8641
The permit holder did not follow probation condition #7, which requires the director to spend at least 2 hours per month observing caregivers in each classroom with a minimum of 30-minute increments. The director only spent one hour for September observing caregivers.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2023
MediumSep 1, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two out of three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past thirty days.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
HighAug 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2023
MediumAug 21, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Safety straps were not used on a toddler who was seated in a table chair eating lunch.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2023
Medium HighJun 26, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 13 month old was observed with a 48 month old. There is more than an 18 month difference between the youngest child (13 month old) and the oldest child (48 month old) in the class.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2023
Medium HighJun 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced since May 2021.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2023
Medium HighMay 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One out of four personnel files lacked current First Aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
HighMay 19, 2023InspectionSupervision
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)
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door. In addition, one infant was observed sleeping in the front classroom alone while another caregiver had stepped into the kitchen. Note: This was corrected when the caregivers went into their classrooms.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
HighApr 4, 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)
Based upon evidence collected during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was laying down with her back to a child during naptime, which led to the child exiting the operation without the caregiver's knowledge. In addition, the caregiver was observed laying down on the classroom floor during this time.
Correction verified May 19, 2023
HighApr 4, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based upon evidence collected during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred when a child exited the operation through the front door and was gone for approximately ten minutes, having crossed a road before being found by a neighbor who alerted the operation of her whereabouts.
Correction verified May 19, 2023
MediumFeb 9, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
RECITE: One infant was lacking written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023
MediumFeb 2, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There were no written feeding instructions for any of the infants not on table food.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
HighFeb 2, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The Director failed to utilize tools provided by Child Care Regulation to assist in evaluation of the center by utilizing checklists, resulting in non-compliance at the time of review.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
HighJan 30, 2023Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Based on information gathered, an infant was placed in a crib with a boppy pillow, blanket, and toy in the crib.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2023
HighJan 30, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During the inspection, a child was observed briefly leaving the Pre-K classroom to walk to the bathroom to throw a piece of trash away.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
HighJan 30, 2023Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a six week old was allowed to sleep in a swing for approximately thirty minutes.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
MediumOct 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The consumer product safety recall was last certified May 2021. Note: This was corrected when the director certified the form.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation failed to notify licensing of a space of infant space. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
A 13 month old was observed with 36 month olds. There is more than an 18 month difference between the youngest child (13 month old) and the oldest child (36 month old).
Correction verified Jul 7, 2022
HighJun 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A ten month old was observing sleeping in a swing.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2022
MediumJun 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Three children were observed in high chairs. Safety straps were not used.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022
HighJun 13, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed three people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022
HighJun 9, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom three separate times, therefore supervision was not appropriate.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022
MediumOct 21, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
Activity plans were not posted in each classroom as required.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
MediumOct 21, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's record reviewed did not have the latest immunization on file available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
MediumOct 21, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children's records reviewed did not have a copy of the children's health statement on file available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
Medium HighOct 21, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child's record reviewed did not have the complete designated contact information on the admission form at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
Medium HighOct 21, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
One child's record reviewed did not have the special needs portion complete on the admission form at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity61 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 16, 2021
DirectorIrene Gutierrez
Phone3614051835
State operation #1721577

Common questions

Does Tiny Tiger's Daycare take infants?

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

What are Tiny Tiger's Daycare’s hours?

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

Does Tiny Tiger's Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Tiny Tiger's Daycare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 9, 2026: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Tiny Tiger's Daycare compare with other daycares in Goliad County?

It is #1 of 2 centers in Goliad County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 31% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Tiny Tiger's Daycare last inspected?

Jul 9, 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 1721577 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.