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Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 7, 2026.
The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated October 10, 2023 to December 11, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 4 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Little Buffalos in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-07.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 3 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2025-12-11 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
Corrected at inspection
2025-12-11 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 caregivers were lacking training in required topics.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-31
2025-12-11 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
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 date recorded: 2025-12-11
2025-12-11 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-11. Correction verified: 2025-12-11.
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.
2025-12-11 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-31. Correction verified: 2025-12-29.
2 caregivers were lacking training in required topics.
2025-12-11 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-12-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-01-08 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-17. Correction verified: 2025-01-17.
Two caregiver files reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR certifications.
2024-01-04 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-04. Correction verified: 2024-01-04.
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.
2023-11-21 · 746.4203 · Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-21. Correction verified: 2023-11-30.
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.
2023-10-10 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-17. Correction verified: 2023-10-16.
The operation was utilizing a daily grounds checklist but has not utilized this since July 12, 2023.
2023-06-15 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-28.
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.
2023-04-06 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-11. Correction verified: 2023-04-12.
The toilets had dried urine around the base, there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms, the sinks were dirty.
2023-03-17 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-20. Correction verified: 2023-03-21.
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.
2023-03-16 · 746.1505(3) · Medium
Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-03-16 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-05. Correction verified: 2023-05-05.
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.
2023-03-02 · 746.3701(10) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-03-01 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-03-27.
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.
2023-03-01 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-06.
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.
2023-03-01 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-04-06.
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.
2023-03-01 · 746.2203(b) · Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-04-06.
Based on observations and interviews with staff, activity plans are not being followed.
2023-03-01 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-06.
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.
2023-03-01 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-06.
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.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1433372
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.