Misty Steele
Three Rivers, TX 78071 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Ranchers
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Little Ranchers
Little Ranchers is a licensed child care center in Three Rivers, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 30, 2021, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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 | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Ranchers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Live Oak County has a median price of $153 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$153
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Little Ranchers
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1722964
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 21 visits
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“A four-month-old, non-walking infant was observed sleeping on the floor in the playroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
- Sep 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“Medication was within children's reach in pre-k classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
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
“One caregiver was observed to step out of her class to open the building door, leaving class unsupervised. Second caregiver was observed to be walking back to her class.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Four employee files were evaluated. CPR training has been completed 100 % online. Training did not included hands on practice on manikins.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
Sep 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2206(1)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months
“Two infant rooms written schedule did not have two daily outdoor opportunities. This was corrected at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Two slides did not have the proper depth of surfacing and use zone.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Show 11 earlier visits
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 9 month old and a 10 month old were observed to be in care with a 3 year old. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Infants were moved to an infant room.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“In two classroom's televisions were not anchored down and on the counter in the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“Screen activty was viewed in the infant room 0-12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
Oct 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4407(a) - Toilets - 13 or More Children
“Upon inspection there was only one toilet working out of three.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
- Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“At the time of inspection, a 10 month old was observed sleeping in their crib with a blanket, and a 11 month old sleeping in a swing with a blanket covering their face. *Both blankets were removed from the infants.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“At the time of inspection, the infant room had a four month old and a two year old counted in ratio, with a 21 month age difference.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“At the time of inspection, a non-walking 11 month old was placed on a mat for naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“The operation lacked an additional caregiver in the building during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
- Nov 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Ranchers
Is Little Ranchers licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 30, 2021.
When was Little Ranchers last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Ranchers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Ranchers accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Ranchers' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Ranchers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 436-0052 to ask.
What is Little Ranchers' phone number?
(361) 436-0052.
Where is Little Ranchers?
351 S School Rd, Three Rivers, TX 78071. The nearest other daycare we list is Misty Steele, 1.8 miles away.