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Ladybug Academy

401 N Tyler St, McGregor, TX 766575.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2025

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About Ladybug Academy

Ladybug Academy is a licensed child care center in McGregor, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 19, 2025, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ladybug Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
McLennan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ladybug Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1815318
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Transportation 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 1

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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff yelled and used rejecting language towards children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that screen time activities were being used during rest time.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment was used when staff spanked, pinched and pulled the ears of children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the child-care center’s daily operations were not administered in compliance with minimum standards, as required by the director.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

  4. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 29, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that employee children were physically disciplined at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that two children did not have admission information on file at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026

  9. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Nov 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “Two of the three fire extinguishers present in the operation's vehicles were observed to be in need of servicing.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

  2. Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5607(e) - Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that safety restraint devices were not used as required when children were inside the transporting vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children under the age of 12 years old were allowed to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  3. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

      “There were two caregivers counted in ratio in two classrooms during nap time . A required additional staff member was not present.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025

  5. Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

      “There was one caregiver present during naptime at the operation. The caregiver was the only staff present to answer the locked door for child care regulation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “The caregiver stated that there were 18 children present during nap time. There were 16 children observed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      “There were three infants (16 and 17 months old) observed in a classroom with children up to 8 years old during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

  6. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Ladybug Academy

Is Ladybug Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 19, 2025.

When was Ladybug Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ladybug Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.

How many children can Ladybug Academy care for?

51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ladybug Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ladybug Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ladybug Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 236-0022 to ask.

What is Ladybug Academy's phone number?

(254) 236-0022.

Where is Ladybug Academy?

401 N Tyler St, McGregor, TX 76657. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Pup Academy, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).