Y School Age @Herff Elementary
604 Esperanza Blvd, Boerne, TX
Little Ducklings
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Little Ducklings
Little Ducklings is a licensed group home daycare in Boerne, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 18, 2017, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Ducklings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Kendall County has a median price of $154 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.
Infant
Center$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Little Ducklings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1643499
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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.
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- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The last Children's Products Certification form 2885 was completed on 3/8/23. NOTE: The provider was asked to fill out a current form during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
747.901(6) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
“The primary caregiver and two assistant caregivers did not have training records showing completion of training for Emergency Preparedness, Food Allergies, Building Grounds & Safety, Handling Hazardous Materials and Administering Medication for the evaluation period of 12/2024-11/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver completed 14 of 30 annual hours for the year evaluated, 12/23-11/24.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Two children were observed in the living room during nap time while a caregiver was watching television.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
747.2311(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“An 11 month old was observed sleeping in a play yard and the sheets were not tight fitting.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“Four out of twelve child files evaluated did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“A 2 year old child was observed sleeping on a couch in the living room.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
747.905(2) - Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
“A family member did not have an orientation completed on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“A background check for a family member who turned 14 years old in March was not entered into the system until 7 months later.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“Two caregivers completed 14 of 24 hours of training for the prior year evaluated, 12/23-11/24.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
Aug 26, 2025Visit1 rule cited
747.1149 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
“An updated Director Certificate was not provided to Child Care Regulation prior to the provider's certificate expiration date.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two 3 mos old did not have an infant feeding plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Jul 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary caregiver CPR/1st Aid Certificate expired 7/20/24.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drill log for 2024 was not available for inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“Two infants, ages 3. 5 mos and 11 mos, did not have an infant feeding schedule.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“Two caregivers did not complete the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver was missing 4 hours. The second caregiver was missing 6 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The operation did not have documentation that emergency drills have been conducted. The last recorded fire drill was held on 7/18/22, lock down and severe weather drills were last conducted 7/19/22.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation last recorded that the smoke detectors were tested on 7/18/22.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
“The operation has 2 dogs and vaccination records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023
Sep 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
“THIS IS A RECITE: The primary caregiver has completed 19 of the required 30 training hours for the previous training year of 12/20 to 11/21. 2 additional caregiver had completed 18 out of 24 hours of training and 20 out of 24 hours of training for the evaluation period, 12/20-11/21. Training topics missing include hazardous materials and building grounds and maintenance. NOTE: Caregivers are scheduled for a 5 hour training course on 9/10.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2022
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Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
“The primary caregiver had 17 of the required 30 training hours for the previous training year of 12/20 to 11/21. Topics missing include medication administration, hazardous materials, and management techniques. 3 additional caregiver files did not contain training records for the evaluation period evaluated, 12/20-11/21. THIS IS A RECITE.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
Aug 5, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The most recent inspection report was not posted. The last inspection report was dated 11/2018.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“Operation did not have record that monthly fire drills, shelter in place and lock down drills have been conducted for the current year.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.1803 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home with 2 Caregivers
“There were 14 children present in care: One 8 mos Four 18 mons Three 2 year olds Two 4 year olds Two 5 year olds Provider's children: One 9 year old One 11 year old NOTE: A family member left with the provider's children for the day.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three of five children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
“4 out of 5 caregiver files were evaluated and did not contain training records for the evaluation period evaluated, 12/20-11/21.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of five child files evaluated did not have immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.5007 - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
“An evacuation diagram was not posted or available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A child, age 5 years old, was present without an enrollment file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
“1 out of 2 highchairs did not have a safety strap.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of five child files reviewed did not have an address provided for the listed emergency contact person.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One out of five child files reviewed did not have listed authorize release information on the enrollment form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
- Jul 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Ducklings
Is Little Ducklings licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 18, 2017.
When was Little Ducklings last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Ducklings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 8 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 Little Ducklings care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Ducklings accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Ducklings' 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 Little Ducklings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 431-8643 to ask.
What is Little Ducklings' phone number?
(830) 431-8643.
Where is Little Ducklings?
Boerne, TX 78006. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.