Rainbow Of Blessing Care Center & PreK
106 S Browne St, Karnes City, TX
Little Ranchers Learning Corral
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Little Ranchers Learning Corral
Little Ranchers Learning Corral is a licensed child care center in Kenedy, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 19, 2023, for up to 31 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 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Ranchers Learning Corral has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Karnes County has a median price of $171 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 Ranchers Learning Corral
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1782017
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 23 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a toddler slide that had a barrier wall. On the other side of wall, it had a broken piece of plastic exposing a sharp edge. Note. This was corrected at inspection when the director and I removed the slide from the play area and out of license space.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
“There was a climbing dome with slide on the playground. Note, this was corrected when the equipment was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of three files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit available.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report to child care licensing about an incident where a child was out in the hallway by themselves, within the 48-hour window.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that at least one child was left out in the hallway unsupervised for approximately a minute.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current health inspection as it expired July of 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection as it expired in August of 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles and training cups were not labeled with the infant's first name and initial of last name. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers labeled all infant bottles.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 16 earlier visits
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A new employee was in the infant classroom with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected when that person was asked to leave and left the building.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Recite: In a room with a specified age of 0-11 months, a caregiver was alone with six infants. In a room with children ranging in age from 18-24 months, the caregiver was alone with 10 children. Noted: This was corrected when another caregiver went to the infant room and when a child from the 18-24 months room was transitioned to another room. All rooms were then in ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
Feb 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“Three infants four - six months were observed to be drinking a bottle in a bouncer or in their play yard, not being held by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual, who was being counted in ratio, did not have a background check submitted. Noted: The individual left the operation while I was present.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“There were no time sheets or other documentation showing the director's attendance during operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“An infant was observed to have their bottle propped up to their mouth with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- Feb 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical outlet was accessible to a child younger than five years without a childproof cover. This was corrected when caregiver added childproof covers to outlets.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Recite: The older infant classroom had one caregiver with 8 children. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 with the specified age group of 12-17 months. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was added into ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“An infant was observed to be using a walker. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the walker.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
Nov 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“2 infants were on their chairs being fed by caregiver however the safety straps were not fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened both of the infant's safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Children in Room 3 were observed eating directly from the table. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the food on plates.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Oct 30, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There were food crumbs, harden food and dirt on the older infant's room between the ABC mats and under the mats.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There are alot of small red ants in the older infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Two older infants were observed sitting on two broken chairs. These chairs are hook on high chairs that attached to the table. This was corrected when the children were removed from the chairs and placed on other chairs that were not broken. The broken chairs were set aside.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two individuals were present in the center and were included in ratio, which meant there were left alone with the children despite not having complete background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Infant classroom was one infant over ratio with the specified age of 0-11 months. The older infant classroom was over ratio by 2 with the specified age group of 12-17 months. The toddler room was over ratio by 3 with a specified age group of 2 year olds. This was corrected at inspection, when 2 staff members were counted in ratio and 3 children were sent home to come in compliance with ratios.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. There was a total of 6 infants with a specified age group of 12-17 months, with only one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the room.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child had a seizure at the operation and was take to the hospital by EMS. The operation did not notify CCR about the incident within 48 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Ranchers Learning Corral
Is Little Ranchers Learning Corral licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 19, 2023.
When was Little Ranchers Learning Corral last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Ranchers Learning Corral had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 13 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Ranchers Learning Corral care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Ranchers Learning Corral accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Ranchers Learning Corral's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Ranchers Learning Corral cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 436-2535 to ask.
What is Little Ranchers Learning Corral's phone number?
(361) 436-2535.
Where is Little Ranchers Learning Corral?
1000 N 5th St, Kenedy, TX 78119. The nearest other daycare we list is INK/Karnes City, 4.2 miles away.