Ranch Kids
Licensed child-care home in Helotes, TX 78023 · Texas operation #937086
Record summary
2 high-risk · 8 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 2 inspections and 4 assessments); last inspection May 8, 2026.
0 of 8 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 18055 Frank Madla Rd, Helotes, TX 78023
- Phone
- (210) 872-6935
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 3, 2009
- Director
- Lisa Madla
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jun 5, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk Licensed Operations Required Fees
State rule 745.509 (licensing rules for every operation): "Licensed Operations Required Fees"
Inspector's note: An invoice for an Annual fee was issued on April 29, 2026, and has not been paid as of June 5th, 2026.
Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 8, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 30, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
State rule 747.209(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"
Inspector's note: The LCCH failed to timely verify liability insurance coverage.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 16, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk Licensed Operations Required Fees
State rule 745.509 (licensing rules for every operation): "Licensed Operations Required Fees"
Inspector's note: An invoice issued September 2nd, 2025, has not been paid as of October 16th.
Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 4, 2025: Assessment
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Licensed caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
State rule 747.1303(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training"
Inspector's note: Recite: An assistant caregiver did not have training certificates available for review that totaled at least 24 hours of training.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025.
Medium-high risk Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State rule 747.3619 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not include a physician signed allergy action plan.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025, verified by the state Sep 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 19, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Licensed caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
State rule 747.1303(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training"
Inspector's note: An assistant caregiver did not have training certificates available for review that totaled at least 24 hours of training.
Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025.
Medium-high risk Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State rule 747.3619 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not include a physician signed allergy action plan.
Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: One child's file did not include a physician signed statement of health.
Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 8 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Ranch Kids on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #937086.
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