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100 Leonard Love Dr, Crawford, TX
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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100 Leonard Love Dr, Crawford, TX
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 19, 2025.
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.
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.
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 236-0022 to ask.
(254) 236-0022.
401 N Tyler St, McGregor, TX 76657. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Pup Academy, 0.4 miles away.