Lil Doodlebugs Child Care Center
716 E Ross Ave, Mart, TX
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Kids Kare Academy is a licensed child care center in Groesbeck, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 20, 2013, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kids Kare Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Limestone County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A twenty-two-month-old was combined with the infant class where the youngest child was two months old. This was corrected during the inspection when the twenty-two-month-old was moved to another classroom, and the next oldest child in the class was sixteen months old.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“The infant daily report did not have a section for mood to be recorded.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director was missing training in communicable diseases and building and physical premises safety. The director took building and physical premises safety training during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing an affidavit for not getting certain immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One caregiver had first aid and CPR training that expired in June 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers were last checked in May 2026. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the fire extinguishers.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“The sheets on some of the cribs in the infant room were not snug, and one set of sheets was coming off of the mattress. This was corrected during the inspection when the sheets were replaced with snug-fitting sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in emergency planning and communicable diseases and two were missing training in managing food allergies, handling hazardous materials, and building and physical premises safety.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Two slides were on the grass and did not have any loose-fill around or underneath. This was corrected during the inspection when one slide was removed from the playground and the other was moved to the mulch area so it had the proper amount of loose-fill.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill was not conducted in July. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in one minute and fifty seconds.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing policies for sunscreen, hearing and vision screenings, and some of the parent's rights.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Out of three staff files reviewed, two caregivers were missing several of the required training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The operation made substitutions for breakfast and lunch, but these substitutions were not recorded. This was corrected at inspection when the director recorded and posted the substitutions that were made.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“A caregiver used a handwashing sink to prepare food when pouring juice out of a fruit cup. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver used the trashcan to pour the juice out instead.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver used melatonin spray in the classroom before naptime to help the children sleep. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation and all melatonin sprays were removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to determine that a caregiver left a bottle of melatonin spray on the floor within the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the room when she saw it.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“It was determined a child was spanked on the hand by a caregiver when the caregiver determined the child had urinated on themselves.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“It was determined a child in care was not changed promptly by a caregiver. The caregiver allowed the child to lay down for nap with a wet diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Observed a toddler use a potty chair and go back to the table to eat without washing hands. This was corrected by the caregiver taking the toddler to the sink and wash hands.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was determined that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 20, 2013.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 729-2427 to ask.
(254) 729-2427.
703 S Ellis St, Groesbeck, TX 76642. The nearest other daycare we list is Wanda Webb, 6.4 miles away.