Tattum Kelley
Clifton, TX 76634 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Tyke Ranch CDC
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Little Tyke Ranch CDC
Little Tyke Ranch CDC is a licensed child care center in Clifton, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 6, 2010, for up to 85 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 8 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Tyke Ranch CDC has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bosque 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Little Tyke Ranch CDC
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1250054
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Food and nutrition 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Aug 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 4 infant feeding instructions that were observed not to have been updated since the first week of July and 2 were last updated in June of 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The menu posted did not reflect what the children ate for lunch today. The operation has a rotating menu and the substitution was not documented.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“A caregiver only had 21 out of the 24 hour annual training required. A caregiver had 10 of the 24 required annual training. A 3rd caregiver only had 3 of the 24 required hours on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the policy: infant safe sleep, policy changes and insect repellent/sunscreen.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“A caregiver did not have verification of pre-service/oriientation on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director had only completed 10 out of 30 required hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“Soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan with no lid and the diapers were not observed in individual closed bags.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“A caregiver's file did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A classroom was observed to have water damage on a wall under the air conditioner, trash on the floor in the bathroom and near a trashcan by the sink, crumbs on the table and floor, their were 2 light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and a sofa was observed to have fraying.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“There were 3 children that did not have a health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“There were rodent droppings observed under the sink in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm was observed to not be working properly when tested.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“A caregiver was observed not to have washed an infant's hands after changing the infant's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated she had 14 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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May 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“There were 2 caregivers that were unaware of the ages of children in their group. The caregivers were unaware where to the find the sheet that contained the information.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“During the inspection on 5/03/24, the Director did not have documentation of transportation training for herself.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined the driver of the transportation vehicle did not utilize good judgement when he attempted to pass another vehicle and did not ensure there was enough clearance. During attempting to pass the vehicle, the driver hit the other transportation vehicle, that also had children in the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“The operation did not have a plan to ensure the supervision of children, if the transportation was involved in an accident. After the accident, the driver left the children unattended in the vehicle, to check on the other vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the incident that placed children at risk.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated she had 27 children, during naptime, and it was determined she had 28 children in her group.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Two children were observed utilizing/viewing a tablet during naptime. The tablet was removed from the children.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Two classrooms did not know the ages of the children they were caring for. One classroom stated that the youngest was 14 months and the oldest was 4 years old. The correct ages of the children were youngest being 20 months and oldest being 3 years old. The second classroom was askeed about the ages of the children and the caregiver stated that they did not know how old the children were that were in the caregivers classroom. I explained to both classrooms that they must know how many children and the ages of the children in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was found asleep in a crib with a bottle The bottle was removed from the crib during inspection and I spoke to the caregiver about not allowing infants to sleep with bottles or cups.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“There were two infant bottles that were not labeled with the infants first name and last initial.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver had unsupervised access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“I observed a toilet that needed a new toilet seat, the school age classroom was observed to have food and crumbs on the floor, there was a used paper towel near the sink and paper pieces on the floor, the restrooms had a ring around the toilet and one toilet was observed to have feces that had not been cleaned. There was toilet paper observed on the floor of an indoor restroom and in both of the restrooms in the outdoor classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There was 1 child in care, that has a food allergy and there was not a food allergy plan on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation was observed to have not completed a building grounds checklist since the beginning of December 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“There was a 70 inch television in the school age room that was not anchored.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Information from a DFPS investigation supports that a threat of corporal punishment was made and children have been spanked.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined a caregiver restrained a child with their arms and legs to prevent the child from moving after being disciplined.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was determined a caregiver was heard multiple times yelling at children in care when they were not following instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During an investigation, dead bugs were observed on the window seals.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
- Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Observed the infant bottles being washed in the sink that is also used for washing hands after diaper changing. This was corrected when I spoke to the director and caregiver about cross contamination.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Observed 8 children files and 5 children did not have health statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the DFPS investigation it was found caregivers spanked children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During an investigation it was found a caregiver was left to supervise a group of 15-18 two-year-old children alone, placing the caregiver out of ratio by 4-7.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A classroom did not have a caregiver in the classroom when a walkthrough was completed. This was corrected when a caregiver came in to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 5 month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the infant was woken up.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
- Apr 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A person was observed at the operation with access to children in care, prior to having a background check submitted.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“A diaper changing pad in a classroom was observed to have several tears, making the changing pad non absorbent.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“There were 3 caregivers that did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation had not completed a fire drill since February. A fire drill was completed during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Tyke Ranch CDC
Is Little Tyke Ranch CDC licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 6, 2010.
When was Little Tyke Ranch CDC last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Tyke Ranch CDC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Tyke Ranch CDC care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Tyke Ranch CDC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Tyke Ranch CDC'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 Tyke Ranch CDC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 978-0537 to ask.
What is Little Tyke Ranch CDC's phone number?
(254) 978-0537.
Where is Little Tyke Ranch CDC?
2854 FM 219, Clifton, TX 76634. The nearest other daycare we list is Crystal Knippers, 1.7 miles away.