Ladybug Academy

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the child-care center?s daily operations were not administered in compliance with minimum standards, as required by the director.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 21, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment was used when staff spanked, pinched and pulled the ears of children in care.”

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 21, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff yelled and used rejecting language towards children.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 21, 2026.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that screen time activities were being used during rest time.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 21, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 22, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2026.

Employees Discipline Own Children

“There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that employee children were physically disciplined at the operation.”

Rule 746.2807. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 22, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2026.

Children’s Records - Admission Information

“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that two children did not have admission information on file at the operation.”

Rule 746.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 22, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2026.

Fire Extinguishers Serviced

“Two of the three fire extinguishers present in the operation’s vehicles were observed to be in need of servicing.”

Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 4, 2025.

Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion

“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that safety restraint devices were not used as required when children were inside the transporting vehicle.”

Rule 746.5607(e). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 19, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 19, 2025.

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat

“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children under the age of 12 years old were allowed to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle.”

Rule 746.5607(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 19, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 19, 2025.

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

“There were two caregivers counted in ratio in two classrooms during nap time . A required additional staff member was not present.”

Rule 746.1613(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2025.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“The caregiver stated that there were 18 children present during nap time. There were 16 children observed.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2025.

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

“There was one caregiver present during naptime at the operation. The caregiver was the only staff present to answer the locked door for child care regulation.”

Rule 746.1613(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2025.

Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

“There were three infants (16 and 17 months old) observed in a classroom with children up to 8 years old during nap time.”

Rule 746.1613(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 10, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2025.