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Baby Bobcats CDC

8000 E Ashford Park, Orange, TX 77630 · Orange County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Baby Bobcats CDC is a licensed child care center in Orange, TX, licensed for up to 150 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (3 of 11). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 9 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 14 centers in Orange and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#13 of 14 centers in Orange
4High risk
4Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct3
Other standards2
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1
Child protection1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the operation did not have an incident report available for review regarding an incident that involved staff using inappropriate physical discipline that resulted in a child being injured.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
MediumJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance §746.1305(a)(3)
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was found that the permit holder, acting in the role of a caregiver, did not receive discipline and guidance training prior to providing care for children.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
HighJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation, it was discovered that inappropriate discipline was used when a child was grabbed by the neck, received an injury to the nose (resulting in bleeding), and received an injury to the lip.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
MediumJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children §746.2907(a)
Based on information obtained during DFPS investigation a child in care was not sleeping during nap time and was not given an alternate activity. The child was instead sent to the office.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the permit holder did not ensure that all applicable minimum standards, rules and laws were followed when inappropriate physical discipline was used. The investigation also determined that the parent was not provided with accurate and complete information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and the events that resulted in a child's injuries.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
HighJul 15, 2026Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of Physical Abuse, which resulted in a child being injured while in care.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 8, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
During the investigation insepction, caregiver was unaware of children ages.
Correction verified May 8, 2026
Medium HighApr 8, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation inspection, there were two classes out of ratio. Infant class was out of ratio by 2 children. The Pre-K 4 Class was out of ratio by 1 child.
Correction verified May 8, 2026
HighApr 8, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the investigation inspection, it was found inappropriate discipline was used when a child shirt was pulled which resulted in their hair being pulled.
Correction verified May 8, 2026
Medium HighAug 19, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled. Each infant did have a different brand bottle.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 22, 2024InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
The carbon monoxide detector is missing from the operation.
Correction verified May 22, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity150 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 12, 2024
DirectorKelly Cross
Phone4097578280
State operation #1797592

Common questions

Does Baby Bobcats CDC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Baby Bobcats CDC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Baby Bobcats CDC accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Baby Bobcats CDC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 15, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Baby Bobcats CDC compare with other daycares in Orange?

It is #13 of 14 centers in Orange by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Baby Bobcats CDC last inspected?

Sep 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1797592 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.