The Color Box Child Learning Center
3230 FM 462 S, Hondo, TX
Ruiz Family BABI
- licensed capacity
- 15
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Ruiz Family BABI
Ruiz Family BABI is a licensed child care center in Hondo, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 16, 2013, for up to 15 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 15 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ruiz Family BABI has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Medina 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 Ruiz Family BABI
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1515432
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- 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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- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
“Four play yards had extra or supplemental padding in addition to the mattress that comes with the play yard. This was corrected at inspection when the supplemental padding was removed from all four play yards.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
Sep 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Three out of four personnel records were incomplete. Three out of four employee records were lacking a photo ID and notarized employment affidavit. Two out of four were lacking a pre-employment affidavit. One out of four were lacking a diploma or it's equivalent.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not had a fire inspection in over 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
“The use zone was overlapping for three slides. This was corrected at inspection when the three slides were removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation has not had a health inspection in over 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“The entrance point or stairs to a slide was blocked by another play structure. This was corrected at inspection when the slide was moved to an area that allowed for an appropriate use zone.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Infant feeding instructions were not available for one infant that is not yet ready for table food.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“A 1 1/2 month old child was observed in a swing with a blanket and a propped bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 1 1/2 month old infant was observed asleep in a swing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
Show 7 earlier visits
May 9, 2024Inspection8 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 in the infant room being the sole caregiver of 4 infants without having a background check on file at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The person left the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
“The nap mats did not indicate which side the children were to sleep on and which side would face the floor.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
“A picnic table was observed directly in front of the slide within the 6 foot use zone.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The operation last validated their employee list on 01/18/24 which is over 3 months ago.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Several wood planks were observed with screws, piled in the playground area within reach of the children. Several riding toys were observed in the playground to be broken with sharp edges. A riding horse on springs that posed a pinching hazard was observed in the playground. The black plastic underneath the surfacing was starting to surface creating a tripping hazard. Several boards on the fence are starting to warp and are pulled up at the bottom of the fence creating gaps in the fence.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Several nap mats were observed to be torn and the foam exposed.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Clorox and Comet Cleaner were observed on the vanity in the children's bathroom within reach of the children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 10 month old was observed in a crib with a pillow, blanket and a play and learn toy while the child was taking their bottle. Corrected at inspection: The pillow, blanket and toy was removed from the crib.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
Jun 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation lacked a current health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation lacked a current annual inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
- Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Two 12 month old infants were mixed with children ages 3 years old and older.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“One infant lacked feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One out of four children's files lacked Physician name and address.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
“A nine month was observed sleeping on a blanket on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“One 15 month old infant was in a classroom with children up to seven years old. This was corrected when 4 children exited the operation bringing the total number of children to 10.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Ruiz Family BABI
Is Ruiz Family BABI licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 16, 2013.
When was Ruiz Family BABI last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ruiz Family BABI had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Ruiz Family BABI care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ruiz Family BABI accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ruiz Family BABI's 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 Ruiz Family BABI cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 452-4717 to ask.
What is Ruiz Family BABI's phone number?
(210) 452-4717.
Where is Ruiz Family BABI?
809 21st St, Hondo, TX 78861. The nearest other daycare we list is Hondo First Baptist Church, 0.5 miles away.