Kountry Kidz Learning Academy
217 East First St, Shiner, TX
Ms. Roo's Little Critters
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Ms. Roo's Little Critters
Ms. Roo's Little Critters is a licensed child care center in Shiner, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 23, 2017, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ms. Roo's Little Critters has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lavaca County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Ms. Roo's Little Critters
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1625986
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 24 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 31 visits
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation did not check the smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors for the month of September.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of September.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not certify in writing that the children product certification was reviewed since 6/5/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation did not inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of September.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed on her cell phone for personal use during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Oct 9, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“The director has used threats of corporal punishment towards her own child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on information gathered, corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment have been used as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 an inspection, a caregiver was observed out of the Pre K classroom while children were left alone in the classroom sleeping.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“An infant was sleeping in a room with no caregiver present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. Note: this was corrected at the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the toddler room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
May 28, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“An infant was sleeping in a room with no caregiver present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
“A caregiver prepared snack in the kitchen while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 15 month old infant was mixed with a 4 year old during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Two caregivers were observed on their phone for personal use during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the toddler room and pre k room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would step out of the room to go to the kitchen and leave infants unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would step out of the room to go to the kitchen and leave infants unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The ceiling in the front entrance was coming apart. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children. NOTE: The disinfectant wipes were removed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Five out of five children files reviewed lack the date of admission.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two out of five children files lacked the permission for medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One out of five children files lacked the food allergy section completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two out of five children records lacked the address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“An infant was observed sleeping in a room unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(20) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Cribs
“The operation did not have the required documentation for the cribs in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023
- Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“One childs hands was not washed after their diaper was changed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“A caregiver walked out the room for a brief second and left one infant unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Two caregivers lacked current Abuse and neglect training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“While reviewing the Discipline sub chapter, children in care reported their teacher puts them in timeout facing the wall which results in humiliating the child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“While reviewing the Discipline sub chapter, children in care reported their teacher spanks them with a wooden spoon.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two caregivers did not have current SIDS training and one caregiver did not have the required 6 topics.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
Mar 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child's record reviewed did not have the emergency contact information complete on the admission form at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's record reviewed did not have the latest immunization record on file available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
- Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“Exit door was blocked by one toddler napping. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the toddler being moved away from the door no longer blocking the doorway.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“One part of an "L" shaped metal bracket was observed to be standing up exposing sharp edges posing a safety hazard. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the metal bracket being removed by the director no longer posing a safety hazard.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Operation's annual fire inspection is not current as it expired on 10/26/20.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2022
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
“PreK Classroom nap mats were observed not to have the sleeping side of the nap mats distinguished from the upside.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Monthly feeding schedule was not complete for the infant in care at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“Caregiver in the Prek Classroom was observed using her cell phone during naptime not supervising the children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the cell phone being put away.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Ms. Roo's Little Critters
Is Ms. Roo's Little Critters licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 23, 2017.
When was Ms. Roo's Little Critters last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms. Roo's Little Critters had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Ms. Roo's Little Critters care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms. Roo's Little Critters accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ms. Roo's Little Critters' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ms. Roo's Little Critters cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 594-2099 to ask.
What is Ms. Roo's Little Critters' phone number?
(361) 594-2099.
Where is Ms. Roo's Little Critters?
421 W 12th St, Shiner, TX 77984. The nearest other daycare we list is Kountry Kidz Learning Academy, 2.5 miles away.