Little Dude Ranch
BROWNWOOD, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1601 STEWART ST BROWNWOOD TX- 76801 6519
CityBROWNWOOD, TX
CountyBROWN
Phone3256468877
Websitewww.littledudeonline.com
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity250
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 20, 2003
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High18
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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Location
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1601 STEWART ST BROWNWOOD TX- 76801 6519, BROWNWOOD, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/24/2026
- High6
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 745.6212/24/2026
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee who is the book keeper at the operation did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the daycare.
Corrected 2/24/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.120311/4/2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through investigation that caregivers have been observed on their cell phones for personal use distracted from supervising the children in their care.
Corrected 1/2/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34018/21/2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a documented health inspection available within the last 12 months. The last documented health inspection was completed on 7/18/2024.
Corrected 8/28/2025 - High riskStandard 746.51018/21/2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a documented fire inspection in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed 7/18/2024.
Corrected 8/28/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.3036/27/2025
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director.
Corrected 7/4/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12056/25/2025
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
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 3 year old child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregiver took the rest of the class inside.
Corrected 7/7/2025 - High riskStandard 746.3076/25/2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify the parent timely after the child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Corrected 7/7/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.12033/12/2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation used her cell phone for personal use while supervising children in care.
Corrected 3/26/2025 - High riskStandard 746.28053/12/2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation yelled at children in care.
Corrected 3/26/2025 - High riskStandard 746.28053/12/2025
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
It was determined through the course of the investigation, caregivers at the operation are using inappropriate language such as curse words while caring for children.
Corrected 3/26/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,113/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: BROWNWOOD, BROWN County
- Capacity: 250
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 23
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