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Little Buffalos

832 N AVENUE E, Cross Plains, TX 76443-2171

Operation number:
1763584
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Callahan
Capacity:
42
License effective:
January 22, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542689930
Email:
littlebuffaloschildcare@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for Little Buffalos from February 15, 2023 through December 11, 2025.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 11, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in Callahan County

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.19
Local median
0.79

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
69%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.25

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A water hose was unwound in the walk way to the outdoor area causing a possible tripping hazard. This was corrected at inspection when the water hose was removed bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since October 30, 2025. The operation conducted a fire drill during the inspection and documented it, bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 caregivers were lacking training in required topics.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregiver files reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR certifications.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has a daily and monthly checklist however they are not utlizing this and keeping documentation of this. The last checlist for buildiing, grounds and playground was completed in October 2023. This was corrected at inpection when Director completed a thorough walk through of the operation and documented this using the building and grounds checklist.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
When I arrived two classes were combined together waking up from naptime. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 5 years old.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.4203
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation was utilizing a daily grounds checklist but has not utilized this since July 12, 2023.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 7-month-old infant was was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket and intant toys. This was corrected when the blanket and toys were removed during this inspection.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The toilets had dried urine around the base, there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms, the sinks were dirty.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The daily sign in sheets shows 5 children in the toddler group, and 7 on the preschool class. There were only a total of 11 children in care. The sign in sheets for the 13th were missing for the preschool class.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During this investigation, it was determined that the operation is routinely exceeding the room capacity of 7 children. This was corrected during inspection dated 4-6-23, when the operation was advised of the rules regarding room capacity.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
Official code
746.1505(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation did not have a policy in place that all caregivers knew and were following for taking children outside based on weather conditions. Therefore, children were not being provided proper outdoor play opportunities as shown on the activity plans.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Official code
746.2206(1)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A tv was on a shelf in a classroom and was not achcored. This was fixed during the inspection when the tv was removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have a high school diploma, GED or certificate of completion. This was cited under 746.201(9). The caregiver was sent home pending completion of this requirement.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on records reviewed, staff's pre-service training did not meet the requirements of mimimum standards. What training was provided, was presented by a person not qualified to present the training per 746.1317.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Based on observations and interviews with staff, activity plans are not being followed.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined that the operation had a caregiver providing unsupervised care while the caregiver has provisional conditions attached to the background check.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
As a result of this investigation, it was determined the operation knowingly hired an employee as a caregiver who did not have a high school diploma or GED as required in 746.1107, and allowed the employee to perform caregiver duties with and without supervision of a qualified caregiver. The operation created a high school diploma in the caregivers name to keep in the file in an attempt to satisfy standard 746.1107 pending the caregiver meeting standard 746.1107 at a later date.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that 2 school aged children, who are homeschooled are at the operation daily, and are allowed to be in the school age classroom unsupervised on a regular basis.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)