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The Caterpillar Clubhouse

606 S Main St, Quitman, TX 75783 · Wood County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Caterpillar Clubhouse is a licensed child care center in Quitman, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 49 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (21 of 49). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 11 centers in Wood County and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#10 of 11 centers in Wood County
7High risk
20Medium High risk
20Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
49 citations from 25 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 16, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety21
Training & qualifications6
Other standards6
Records & paperwork5
Health & medication3
Staff ratios3
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 14, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
At the follow-up inspection, the parent has not dated the written feeding instruction for the youngest infant.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
At the inspection, two garbage cans were accessible to children on the playground with no lids and the contents of the trash gave off an odor and trash was laying around on the ground.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
MediumJun 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
At the inspection, the documentation for the fire drills was incomplete and did not have dates, times, signatures on drills for May or June documentation.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
MediumJun 26, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
At the inspection, the written feeding instruction for the youngest infant did not have a parent signature and was not dated.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the inspection, a fan cord and an exposed muliple plug outlet were on the floor in the classroom and accessible to children. A can of hot shot and lighter fluid was accessible to children. All was corrected at the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
At the inspection, the walls in the classrooms, the floors in the classroom and the walkways to and from the playground must be clean and in good repair.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
Medium HighApr 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
At the follow-up inspection, the fire extinguisher has not been serviced since September of 2024. At the inspection, the fire extinguisher was tagged and last serviced in September 2024.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026
Medium LowApr 2, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
At the follow-up inspection, one employment affidavit is needed to complete the personnel file.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2026
HighMar 17, 2026InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
At the inspection, a caregiver was heard yelling at a child while playing in the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
MediumMar 17, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification §746.901(9)
At the inspection, two out of five personnel records reviewed did not include a driver license or photo identification.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
MediumMar 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
At the inspection, the emergency practice drills documentation was incomplete by not including the complete date and time, or the time of evacuation taken place.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
HighMar 17, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
At the inspection, the operational policy was incomplete and unavailable for review by Child Care Regulation.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
Medium HighMar 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
At the inspection, broken toys, chairs and trash were present on the playground.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
HighMar 17, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
At the inspection, the operation violated the condition placed on the background check determination by allowing a caregiver to be left alone with a group of children.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
MediumMar 17, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
At the inspection, the training records for the staff were not in order and certificates were needing to be added for review.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
Medium LowMar 17, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
At the inspection, two out of five personnel records reviewed did not include the notarized employment affidavit.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
Medium HighMar 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
At the inspection, the fire extinguisher was tagged and last serviced in September 2024.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
HighMay 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
At the inspection, the fire inspection has expired and the last report is dated 8/31/2023.
Correction verified May 15, 2025
HighMay 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
At the inspection, the wooden climbing play structure on the playground is missing two slats and has exposed screws.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
Medium HighJun 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
At the inspection, the director's training record was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2024
Medium HighJan 24, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed to be on her cellphone prior to getting up and moving a child on a nap mat with her foot.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
Medium HighJan 24, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation removed the paneling in the front bathroom due to a leak and had exposed beams.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
Medium HighJan 24, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver was hired on 1/23/24 and started working on 1/25/24 and was handed a certificate of attending a first aid training, that was not valid.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
HighJan 24, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The director was not maintaining compliance with the minimum standards for a safe and healthy environment for children.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
MediumAug 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
At the follow-up inspection, the checklists are posted but no documentation has been added to the form. At the follow-up inspection, the playground checklists have not been documented. At the inspection, the operation has not recorded the playground maintenance checklists.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
MediumAug 3, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
At the follow-up inspection, a child was present in the kitchen office area viewing a tablet and the schoolers were using tablets during the scheduled nap time.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the follow-up inspection, clutter in the hallways and kitchen area is present, the flooring is a tripping hazard in the hallway to the playground, and stacks of materials and supplies are present. At the inspection, the operations classrooms, hallways, staircase and kitchen is cluttered with stacks of supplies, materials, and debris.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
At the follow-up inspection, the nap room was dark and children could not be seen on the floor where they were napping.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
MediumAug 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
At the follow-up inspection, the playground checklists have not been documented. At the inspection, the operation has not recorded the playground maintenance checklists.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
MediumJul 7, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
At the inspection, the operational policy reviewed did not include information related to the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
MediumJul 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
At the inspection, the operation did not have documentation of the fire, severe weather or lockdown practice drills.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
MediumJul 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
At the inspection, 4 out of 5 children's records reviewed did not have the healthcare provider statement included in the file.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
Medium HighJul 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the inspection, the operations classrooms, hallways, staircase and kitchen is cluttered with stacks of supplies, materials, and debris.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
MediumJul 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the inspection, 2 out of 5 children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record included in the file.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
Medium HighJul 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
At the inspection, the grass on the playground is high and needs to be mowed and trash needs to be removed from the play area.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
Medium HighJul 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
At the inspection, the annual training certificates for the caregivers/director were not available to Child Care Regulation.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
MediumJul 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
At the inspection, the operation has not recorded the playground maintenance checklists.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
Medium HighMay 12, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Sanitize Equipment §746.3317(1)
This standard was evaluated during the investigation inspection and found deficient. The caregiver was observed feeding four infant's applesauce with the same spoon.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023
MediumMar 24, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
At the follow-up inspection, four children were being pushed on the playground by a caregiver and were not strapped in the seats on the buggy. This was corrected at inspection by removing the children from the buggy.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2023
MediumMar 14, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
At the inspection, two children were watching the TV after breakfast and are under the age of 2 years old.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023
Medium HighMar 14, 2023InspectionOther standards
Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas §746.5403(a)
At the inspection, the current gas leak inspection is expired and is dated 1/21/21.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
Medium HighSep 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
At the follow-up inspection, two infants were not strapped into the infant equipment while being used. The caregiver corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2022
MediumSep 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
At the follow-up inspection, the directors training certificates for 2021 were not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
Medium HighSep 22, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements of SCPE - Installed, Maintained and Cleaned §746.4953(4)
At the follow-up inspection, the bounce house was being used by children, four children were bouncing at the same time and the bounce house is not fully enclosed.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
HighAug 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
At the inspection, the fire inspection is dated 6/28/2021 and is expired.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighAug 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
At the inspection, the fire extinguisher was not dated, tagged and had not been serviced as required by manufacturer's instructions.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2022
MediumAug 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
At the inspection, the 5 personnel records were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
MediumAug 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
At the inspection, the operational policy did not have information related to the indoor/outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022
MediumAug 18, 2022InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect §746.501(a)(26)
At the inspection, the operational policy did not address all the information related to child abuse/neglect.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity34 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 9, 2019
DirectorHolli Spradley
Phone9034923501
State operation #1685885

Common questions

Does The Caterpillar Clubhouse take infants?

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

What are The Caterpillar Clubhouse’s hours?

6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Caterpillar Clubhouse accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Caterpillar Clubhouse had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 17, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Caterpillar Clubhouse compare with other daycares in Wood County?

It is #10 of 11 centers in Wood County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Caterpillar Clubhouse last inspected?

Sep 23, 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 1685885 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.