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Mini Mustang Cottage

800 N RANCHO RD, Nixon TX 78140-2626 · License #850154 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 47 childrenAges 0 mo – 3 yrLast inspected May 8, 2026
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Contact

Director
Whitley Smith
Address
800 N RANCHO RD, Nixon TX 78140-2626 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-05:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Part Time CareField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlers
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 47 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
3
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.5
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 8, 2026 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • High

    746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.

    Corrected by May 15, 2026

  • Medium Low

    746.901(1) · Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

    The operation did not have hire dates for two of the staff files at review.

    Corrected by May 12, 2026

  • Medium

    746.901(9) · Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification

    The operation did not have copies of photo ID's for three files at review. *This was corrected at inspection*

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

Dec 1, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    The operation did not have a playground checklist for the past month at review.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The back gate to the playground will not close. *This is due to the ground shifting*

    Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

  • Medium

    746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    Operation did not have feeding instructions for infants not ready for table food.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2025

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    Two out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations at review.

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

Dec 9, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The parent rights information was not available for review in the parent handbook.

    Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    A hose was left out on the playground not in use where children were accessible to it which could have caused a tripping hazard. This was corrected when the director wrapped the hose back up. There was a rain gutter located on the playground that was missing a cover around the edge of it that is sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the director covered the edge of the gutter with a pool noodle.

    Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The promotion of physical activity was not available for review.

    Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

Dec 19, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 10, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    There were no sanitary gauze pads in the first aid kit. This was corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kit during inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2023

Feb 8, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 8, 2026 inspection noted: “Two out of six files did not have the emergency care authorization filled out in their file at review.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 1, 2025 inspection noted: “The operation did not have a playground checklist for the past month at review.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 9, 2024 inspection noted: “The parent rights information was not available for review in the parent handbook.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error