Cathy Johnson
Jewett, TX 75846 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Roaming Hippie Ranch
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Roaming Hippie Ranch
Roaming Hippie Ranch is a licensed child care center in Centerville, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 2024, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Roaming Hippie Ranch has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Leon 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$154
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$145
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$141
Home daycare$132
School age
Center$134
Home daycare$126
State record
Inspection reports for Roaming Hippie Ranch
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1795951
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The outdoorplay area fence was observed broken with nails sticking out. This was corrected at inspection when the operations contractor nailed the wood back into place and removed the nails.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the infant classrooms sink was broken and not equipped with running water.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
Sep 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There was an outlet without a cover in the toddler room. This was corrected during the inspection when a cover was put in the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“The handwashing sink in one of the infant rooms was out of order, and the portable handwashing sink in another infant room had been moved out of the room.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The operation did not have a menu posted for the week. This was corrected during the inspection when the weekly menu was created and posted for parents to view.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of four children's files reviewed, one was missing information for an emergency medical facility, one was missing the phone number for their school, and one was missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of four staff files reviewed, all of them were missing a pre-employment affidavit, one was missing their diploma, and two were missing statements acknowledging that they received the center and staff policies and attended orientation with an overview of abuse and neglect procedures.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were two outlets in the eating area that did not have outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation added an outdoor space without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when the new outdoor space was inspected and measured.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was a caregiver present in the classroom who did not have a cleared background check yet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection, one of the teachers stepped out of the room to throw away garbage when there were 12 children in the room with a specified age of two years old, leaving the room out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the room.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Show 7 earlier visits
Apr 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Several cots were not labeled with the children's names.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The operation did not have a menu posted.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During naptime, two infants ages 15 and 16 months old were combined with children up to nine years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the two infants were moved to the infant classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook did not have contact information for licensing, procedures for providing services to special needs children, information on employee vaccinations, and criteria for when extreme weather will prohibit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Roaming Hippie Ranch
Is Roaming Hippie Ranch licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 2024.
When was Roaming Hippie Ranch last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Roaming Hippie Ranch had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Roaming Hippie Ranch care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Roaming Hippie Ranch accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Roaming Hippie Ranch's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Roaming Hippie Ranch cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 907-5200 to ask.
What is Roaming Hippie Ranch's phone number?
(903) 907-5200.
Where is Roaming Hippie Ranch?
1393 State Highway 7 E, Centerville, TX 75833. The nearest other daycare we list is The Patch Learning Center, 1.3 miles away.