Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
182 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
April 1, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
- License number
- 1639
- Location
- 8 JULIAN BIVINS BLVD, Boys Ranch, TX 79010
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 9.8/100
- Inspection record
- 182 inspections, last inspected April 1, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
108
Total Violations
Apr 1, 2026
Last Inspection
437
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (108)
Overnight caregivers failed to follow operational policies regarding supervision during sleeping hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-17
Overnight caregivers failed to follow operational policies regarding supervision during sleeping hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-17
Overnight caregivers failed to follow operational policies regarding supervision during sleeping hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-17
Caregivers failed to ensure that children in care were being supervised according to service plan requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-16
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision when children in care left the home during overnight hours and did not respond to alarms in the home and were aware of children in care going between bedrooms during overnight hours and disabling window alarms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-16
Caregivers failed to ensure that children in care were being supervised according to service plan requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-16
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision when children in care left the home during overnight hours and did not respond to alarms in the home and were aware of children in care going between bedrooms during overnight hours and disabling window alarms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-16
Caregivers failed to ensure that children in care were being supervised according to service plan requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-16
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision when children in care left the home during overnight hours and did not respond to alarms in the home and were aware of children in care going between bedrooms during overnight hours and disabling window alarms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-16
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision during overnight hours by not providing routine bedroom checks when safety plans were in place and ensuring that alarms in the home were appropriately turned on and functioning.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision during overnight hours by not providing routine bedroom checks when safety plans were in place and ensuring that alarms in the home were appropriately turned on and functioning.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision during overnight hours by not providing routine bedroom checks when safety plans were in place and ensuring that alarms in the home were appropriately turned on and functioning.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
A caregiver utilized inappropriate language in the presence of children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-10
A caregiver utilized inappropriate language in the presence of children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-10
A caregiver utilized inappropriate language in the presence of children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-10
A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control and good judgement when he poked a child in care and did not maintain appropriate personal boundaries.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control and good judgement when he poked a child in care and did not maintain appropriate personal boundaries.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control and good judgement when he poked a child in care and did not maintain appropriate personal boundaries.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-03
Caregivers were not providing supervision to children in care as required by the child's service plan. The service plan indicates that children in care must be checked on every 15 minutes and caregivers indicate that they often check on residents one time per hour.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-04
Caregivers were not providing supervision to children in care as required by the child's service plan. The service plan indicates that children in care must be checked on every 15 minutes and caregivers indicate that they often check on residents one time per hour.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-04
Caregivers were not providing supervision to children in care as required by the child's service plan. The service plan indicates that children in care must be checked on every 15 minutes and caregivers indicate that they often check on residents one time per hour.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-04
Caregivers failed to ensure that all cleaning supplies were properly secured following use by children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
Caregivers failed to ensure that all cleaning supplies were properly secured following use by children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
Children in care were given an early bedtime for setting off bedroom alarms in emergency or non-emergency situation, which is not permitted in operation policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
Children in care were given an early bedtime for setting off bedroom alarms in emergency or non-emergency situation, which is not permitted in operation policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
Caregivers failed to ensure that all cleaning supplies were properly secured following use by children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
Children in care were given an early bedtime for setting off bedroom alarms in emergency or non-emergency situation, which is not permitted in operation policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
Caregivers failed to follow the supervision instructions for a child in care which resulted in a child being injured during a physical altercation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-09
Caregivers failed to follow the supervision instructions for a child in care which resulted in a child being injured during a physical altercation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-09
Caregivers failed to follow the supervision instructions for a child in care which resulted in a child being injured during a physical altercation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-09
Staff members chased a child in care who had taken a vehicle belonging to the operation without permission. Speeds were between 40 mph to 80 mph. The child knew he was being followed and could have been involved in a car accident where he could have been seriously injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19
Staff members chased a child in care who had taken a vehicle belonging to the operation without permission. Speeds were between 40 mph to 80 mph. The child knew he was being followed and could have been involved in a car accident where he could have been seriously injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19
Staff members chased a child in care who had taken a vehicle belonging to the operation without permission. Speeds were between 40 mph to 80 mph. The child knew he was being followed and could have been involved in a car accident where he could have been seriously injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-19
One home had expired over the counter medication observed with current medications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02
One home had expired over the counter medication observed with current medications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02
One home had expired over the counter medication observed with current medications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-02
A caregiver did not release a child after the child was calm and no longer a danger to himself or others. The child reported to the caregiver that he was in pain during the restraint and the caregiver also failed to release him in a timely and appropriate manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A caregiver failed to reduce the risk to a child in care when a child was restrained without the presence of a second staff. The other children in care were present and continued to ridicule the child and kick the child during the containment without redirection from the caregiver. The caregiver failed to release the child from the containment when it was determined that he was not doing a proper hold until he was instructed to do so my administrative staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A caregiver humiliated and ridiculed a child when he was unsuccessful completing a task. This occurred in front of other children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A caregiver failed to reduce the risk to a child in care when a child was restrained without the presence of a second staff. The other children in care were present and continued to ridicule the child and kick the child during the containment without redirection from the caregiver. The caregiver failed to release the child from the containment when it was determined that he was not doing a proper hold until he was instructed to do so my administrative staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A caregiver humiliated and ridiculed a child when he was unsuccessful completing a task. This occurred in front of other children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A caregiver did not release a child after the child was calm and no longer a danger to himself or others. The child reported to the caregiver that he was in pain during the restraint and the caregiver also failed to release him in a timely and appropriate manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A caregiver did not release a child after the child was calm and no longer a danger to himself or others. The child reported to the caregiver that he was in pain during the restraint and the caregiver also failed to release him in a timely and appropriate manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A caregiver failed to reduce the risk to a child in care when a child was restrained without the presence of a second staff. The other children in care were present and continued to ridicule the child and kick the child during the containment without redirection from the caregiver. The caregiver failed to release the child from the containment when it was determined that he was not doing a proper hold until he was instructed to do so my administrative staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A caregiver humiliated and ridiculed a child when he was unsuccessful completing a task. This occurred in front of other children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Caregivers failed to provide a safe environment and proper supervision resulting in a child in care using the hot tip of a candle lighter to burn another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
Caregivers failed to provide a safe environment and proper supervision resulting in a child in care using the hot tip of a candle lighter to burn another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
Caregivers failed to provide a safe environment and proper supervision resulting in a child in care using the hot tip of a candle lighter to burn another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28
A child was notified of his discharge the day before he was discharged. The discharged documentation did not have the justification for the child not being informed four days in advance of the non-emergency discharge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-23
A child was notified of his discharge the day before he was discharged. The discharged documentation did not have the justification for the child not being informed four days in advance of the non-emergency discharge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-23
A child was notified of his discharge the day before he was discharged. The discharged documentation did not have the justification for the child not being informed four days in advance of the non-emergency discharge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-23
8 child records reviewed did not include information specific to the discipline techniques utilized by the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
The storage closet utilized for recreational supplies was found to be not appropriately secured and allowed unsupervised access to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
8 child records reviewed did not include information specific to the discipline techniques utilized by the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
The storage closet utilized for recreational supplies was found to be not appropriately secured and allowed unsupervised access to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
The storage closet utilized for recreational supplies was found to be not appropriately secured and allowed unsupervised access to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
8 child records reviewed did not include information specific to the discipline techniques utilized by the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
A caregiver failed to use prudent judgement when he allowed a female resident to enter the male community
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23
A caregiver failed to use prudent judgement when he allowed a female resident to enter the male community
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23
A caregiver failed to use prudent judgement when he allowed a female resident to enter the male community
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-23
A caregiver used sarcastic comments in order to manage a child in care's behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
A caregiver used sarcastic comments in order to manage a child in care's behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
A caregiver used sarcastic comments in order to manage a child in care's behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
Two staff members out of 11 did not have normalcy training as required by Minimum Standar requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
An electrical fan was located in the pool area near the water.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two child's medications were not given as prescriA child was prescribed Cipro/Dexa to be given every 12 hours for 7 days. The medication was only given for 5 days. Another child was prescribed Clindamy/Ben Gel to be applied to the area twice daily inthe morning and evening for acne and on 9/30 and 10/1 the medication was only given once.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05
Two staff members out of 11 did not have normalcy training as required by Minimum Standar requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
An electrical fan was located in the pool area near the water.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two child's medications were not given as prescriA child was prescribed Cipro/Dexa to be given every 12 hours for 7 days. The medication was only given for 5 days. Another child was prescribed Clindamy/Ben Gel to be applied to the area twice daily inthe morning and evening for acne and on 9/30 and 10/1 the medication was only given once.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05
Two staff members out of 11 did not have normalcy training as required by Minimum Standar requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
An electrical fan was located in the pool area near the water.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two child's medications were not given as prescriA child was prescribed Cipro/Dexa to be given every 12 hours for 7 days. The medication was only given for 5 days. Another child was prescribed Clindamy/Ben Gel to be applied to the area twice daily inthe morning and evening for acne and on 9/30 and 10/1 the medication was only given once.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05
Bleach was observed in the dish room of the facility and accessible to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
Bleach was observed in the dish room of the facility and accessible to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
Bleach was observed in the dish room of the facility and accessible to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
A caregiver yelled and slammed a door in the presence of children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16
A caregiver yelled and slammed a door in the presence of children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16
A caregiver yelled and slammed a door in the presence of children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-16
One bathroom was observed with a shower light hanging with electrical wiring exposed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-01
One bathroom was observed with a shower light hanging with electrical wiring exposed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-01
One bathroom was observed with a shower light hanging with electrical wiring exposed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-01
Overnight staff failed to use prudent judgment by leaving children at home without ensuring relief staff had arrived. Staff authorized to provide respite care failed to follow-up when children did not arrive at the respite cottage.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
Three children in care, ages 17, 16, and 15, were left unsupervised for 2 and a half days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
Three children in care, ages 17, 16, and 15, were left unsupervised for 2 and a half days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
Overnight staff failed to use prudent judgment by leaving children at home without ensuring relief staff had arrived. Staff authorized to provide respite care failed to follow-up when children did not arrive at the respite cottage.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
Three children in care, ages 17, 16, and 15, were left unsupervised for 2 and a half days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
Overnight staff failed to use prudent judgment by leaving children at home without ensuring relief staff had arrived. Staff authorized to provide respite care failed to follow-up when children did not arrive at the respite cottage.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
Thirteen out of seventeen homes have not had a fire drill or severe weather drill within the past six months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
Thirteen out of seventeen homes have not had a fire drill or severe weather drill within the past six months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
Medication was observed to be unsecured in three out of seventeen homes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
Seventeen homes were observed at the operation. Concerns included numerous bedrooms having open food items, lighting needing to be replaced, sinks that did not properly drain, and mold in the showers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
Medication was observed to be unsecured in three out of seventeen homes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
Thirteen out of seventeen homes have not had a fire drill or severe weather drill within the past six months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
Seventeen homes were observed at the operation. Concerns included numerous bedrooms having open food items, lighting needing to be replaced, sinks that did not properly drain, and mold in the showers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
Medication was observed to be unsecured in three out of seventeen homes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
Seventeen homes were observed at the operation. Concerns included numerous bedrooms having open food items, lighting needing to be replaced, sinks that did not properly drain, and mold in the showers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-25
A caregiver did not adequately supervise children in care which allowed two teenagers to engage in sexual intercourse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19
A caregiver did not adequately supervise children in care which allowed two teenagers to engage in sexual intercourse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19
A caregiver did not adequately supervise children in care which allowed two teenagers to engage in sexual intercourse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-19
Children in care were not provided with appropriate supervision when at an off campus activity and were able to leave hotel rooms without staff being aware and engaged in consensual sexual behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09
Children in care were not provided with appropriate supervision when at an off campus activity and were able to leave hotel rooms without staff being aware and engaged in consensual sexual behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09
Children in care were not provided with appropriate supervision when at an off campus activity and were able to leave hotel rooms without staff being aware and engaged in consensual sexual behavior.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09
A caregiver engaged in a discussion with children in care about the caregiver?s personal sexual activities and preferences. A caregiver failed to maintain appropriate boundaries with children in care to include begging children in care to comply with requests.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-21
The caregiver used profane language, made verbal threats, and made vulgar gestures when disciplining children in care. The caregiver engaged in a verbal altercation with a child in care and would not allow the child to separate themselves from the altercation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-21
A caregiver engaged in a discussion with children in care about the caregiver?s personal sexual activities and preferences. A caregiver failed to maintain appropriate boundaries with children in care to include begging children in care to comply with requests.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-21
The caregiver used profane language, made verbal threats, and made vulgar gestures when disciplining children in care. The caregiver engaged in a verbal altercation with a child in care and would not allow the child to separate themselves from the altercation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-21
The caregiver used profane language, made verbal threats, and made vulgar gestures when disciplining children in care. The caregiver engaged in a verbal altercation with a child in care and would not allow the child to separate themselves from the altercation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-21
A caregiver engaged in a discussion with children in care about the caregiver?s personal sexual activities and preferences. A caregiver failed to maintain appropriate boundaries with children in care to include begging children in care to comply with requests.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cal Farley's Boys Ranch's safety grade?
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 9.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Cal Farley's Boys Ranch have?
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch has 108 total violations on record, including 96 critical, 9 serious, and 3 minor.
When was Cal Farley's Boys Ranch last inspected?
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch was last inspected on April 1, 2026.