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Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC

421 W 12th St, Shiner, TX 77984 · Lavaca County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC is a licensed child care center in Shiner, TX, licensed for up to 44 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 42 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 42). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 9 centers in Lavaca County and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#4 of 9 centers in Lavaca County
14High risk
19Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
42 citations from 29 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Supervision8
Sleep safety4
Caregiver conduct4
Food & feeding4
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork3
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not certify in writing that the children product certification was reviewed since 6/5/2024.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
HighOct 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
The operation did not check the smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors for the month of September.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
Medium HighOct 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The operation did not inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of September.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
Medium HighOct 14, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
Medium HighOct 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of September.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
Medium HighOct 10, 2025InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver was observed on her cell phone for personal use during nap time.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
Medium HighOct 9, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Employees Discipline Own Children §746.2807
The director has used threats of corporal punishment towards her own child.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
HighOct 9, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on information gathered, corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment have been used as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
HighJun 18, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed out of the Pre K classroom while children were left alone in the classroom sleeping.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2024
HighJun 5, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the toddler room.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2024
HighJun 5, 2024InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
An infant was sleeping in a room with no caregiver present.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2024
MediumJun 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. Note: this was corrected at the operation.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 28, 2024InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would step out of the room to go to the kitchen and leave infants unsupervised.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
HighMay 28, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the toddler room and pre k room.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 15 month old infant was mixed with a 4 year old during naptime.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Two caregivers were observed on their phone for personal use during naptime.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care §746.1203(3)(B)
A caregiver prepared snack in the kitchen while supervising children.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
MediumMay 28, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
HighMay 28, 2024InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
An infant was sleeping in a room with no caregiver present.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2024
HighApr 26, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would step out of the room to go to the kitchen and leave infants unsupervised.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
Medium HighJan 23, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
One out of five children files lacked the food allergy section completed.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighJan 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Two out of five children files lacked the permission for medical authorization.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJan 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two out of five children records lacked the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJan 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The ceiling in the front entrance was coming apart. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children. NOTE: The disinfectant wipes were removed.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium LowJan 23, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Five out of five children files reviewed lack the date of admission.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighOct 23, 2023InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
An infant was observed sleeping in a room unsupervised.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Cribs §746.801(20)
The operation did not have the required documentation for the cribs in the infant room.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2023
MediumFeb 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Two caregivers lacked current Abuse and neglect training.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
Medium HighFeb 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two caregivers did not have current SIDS training and one caregiver did not have the required 6 topics.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2023
Medium HighFeb 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
One childs hands was not washed after their diaper was changed.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
HighFeb 15, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
While reviewing the Discipline sub chapter, children in care reported their teacher spanks them with a wooden spoon.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
Medium HighFeb 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
HighFeb 15, 2023InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
A caregiver walked out the room for a brief second and left one infant unsupervised.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
HighFeb 15, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
While reviewing the Discipline sub chapter, children in care reported their teacher puts them in timeout facing the wall which results in humiliating the child.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
MediumMar 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's record reviewed did not have the latest immunization record on file available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022
Medium HighMar 14, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child's record reviewed did not have the emergency contact information complete on the admission form at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2022
Medium HighDec 14, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
Operation's annual fire inspection is not current as it expired on 10/26/20.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022
Medium HighDec 14, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
One part of an "L" shaped metal bracket was observed to be standing up exposing sharp edges posing a safety hazard. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the metal bracket being removed by the director no longer posing a safety hazard.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 14, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
Caregiver in the Prek Classroom was observed using her cell phone during naptime not supervising the children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the cell phone being put away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 14, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
Exit door was blocked by one toddler napping. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the toddler being moved away from the door no longer blocking the doorway.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 14, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished §746.4503(c)
PreK Classroom nap mats were observed not to have the sleeping side of the nap mats distinguished from the upside.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021
MediumDec 14, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Monthly feeding schedule was not complete for the infant in care at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity44 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 23, 2017
DirectorRiley Rabke
Phone3615942099
State operation #1625986

Common questions

Does Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC take infants?

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

What are Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 5:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 14, 2025: “Smoke Detectors Testing.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC compare with other daycares in Lavaca County?

It is #4 of 9 centers in Lavaca County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ms. Roo's Little Critters, LLC last inspected?

Jun 22, 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 1625986 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.