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Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center

1404 S NORTON AVE, Freer, TX 78357

Operation number:
1367366
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Duval
Capacity:
38
License effective:
March 12, 2012
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3617012503
Email:
vmcanear@freerisd.net
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 six available inspections for Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center from January 26, 2022 through November 14, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 9, 2024 and involved child guidance.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from January 8, 2025 through November 14, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operational policies were missing information in abuse and neglect (methods and prevention techniques and coordination with organizations), criteria used to determine when it is safe for outdoor play, and inclusive services for children with special needs.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Official code
746.501(a)(26)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of four records did not have on file the education qualifications.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing supplies were within chidren's reach in the toddler's classroom.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Garbage can in restroom used by children was uncovered. There were cleaning chemicals within children's reach on the counter next to the sink and inside an unlocked cabinet under the sink, in the toddler's room.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was an employee at the operation without an active background check on file. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection, and employee left the operation.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Infant activity plan was not available for review.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Official code
746.2417(1)