Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center

3815 S LIPSCOMB ST, Amarillo, TX 79110Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

92 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 20, 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 1, 2026

Provider
Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center
License number
544861
Location
3815 S LIPSCOMB ST, Amarillo, TX 79110
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
92 inspections, last inspected February 20, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

170

Total Violations

Feb 20, 2026

Last Inspection

136

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (170)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 18, 2026

The caregiver in the classroom was observed sleeping while the children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 18, 2026

The caregiver in the classroom was observed sleeping while the children were napping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 9, 2026

After toileting, children sat back down in the hallway until the sink in the girls bathroom was available to use for hand washing despite there being a sink in the boys bathroom that could have been used. While waiting, children were observed touching their faces and touching other people with their unclean hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Feb 9, 2026

A pot around the base of a tree on the playground has broken in multiple places resulting in a few of the edges being a shear hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 9, 2026

After toileting, children sat back down in the hallway until the sink in the girls bathroom was available to use for hand washing despite there being a sink in the boys bathroom that could have been used. While waiting, children were observed touching their faces and touching other people with their unclean hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Feb 9, 2026

A pot around the base of a tree on the playground has broken in multiple places resulting in a few of the edges being a shear hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Feb 9, 2026

A pot around the base of a tree on the playground has broken in multiple places resulting in a few of the edges being a shear hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 9, 2026

After toileting, children sat back down in the hallway until the sink in the girls bathroom was available to use for hand washing despite there being a sink in the boys bathroom that could have been used. While waiting, children were observed touching their faces and touching other people with their unclean hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Jun 25, 2025

Four children had their diaper changed but their hands were not washed afterwards. The caregiver did not wash their hands either between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 25, 2025

There were cleaning supplies accesible to children under a sink in a classroom. The safety latch was broken on the cabinet door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(c)Jun 25, 2025

A caregiver was observed changing three diapers without changing out their gloves between each diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Jun 25, 2025

Food was being served on the bare table for a child to eat at lunch.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Jun 25, 2025

Four children had their diaper changed but their hands were not washed afterwards. The caregiver did not wash their hands either between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Jun 25, 2025

Four children had their diaper changed but their hands were not washed afterwards. The caregiver did not wash their hands either between diaper changes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 25, 2025

There were cleaning supplies accesible to children under a sink in a classroom. The safety latch was broken on the cabinet door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(c)Jun 25, 2025

A caregiver was observed changing three diapers without changing out their gloves between each diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Jun 25, 2025

Food was being served on the bare table for a child to eat at lunch.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Jun 25, 2025

There were cleaning supplies accesible to children under a sink in a classroom. The safety latch was broken on the cabinet door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(c)Jun 25, 2025

A caregiver was observed changing three diapers without changing out their gloves between each diaper change.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Jun 25, 2025

Food was being served on the bare table for a child to eat at lunch.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 5, 2024

There are multiple pieces of flooring tile that are chipped/broken that pose a tripping hazard to children in care. Additionally, there is a large pothole out on the playground that could cause a child to trip.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Nov 5, 2024

The television in the school age classroom is not anchored and poses a tipping hazard to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(9)Nov 5, 2024

Active play time outside is being withheld for discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 5, 2024

There are multiple pieces of flooring tile that are chipped/broken that pose a tripping hazard to children in care. Additionally, there is a large pothole out on the playground that could cause a child to trip.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(9)Nov 5, 2024

Active play time outside is being withheld for discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Nov 5, 2024

The television in the school age classroom is not anchored and poses a tipping hazard to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Nov 5, 2024

There are multiple pieces of flooring tile that are chipped/broken that pose a tripping hazard to children in care. Additionally, there is a large pothole out on the playground that could cause a child to trip.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(9)Nov 5, 2024

Active play time outside is being withheld for discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Nov 5, 2024

The television in the school age classroom is not anchored and poses a tipping hazard to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 1, 2024

There is a vent in one of the center areas that is bent upwards on one edge and causes a potential tripping hazard. Additionally, there is trash present on the floor of a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 1, 2024

There is a vent in one of the center areas that is bent upwards on one edge and causes a potential tripping hazard. Additionally, there is trash present on the floor of a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 1, 2024

There is a vent in one of the center areas that is bent upwards on one edge and causes a potential tripping hazard. Additionally, there is trash present on the floor of a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 4, 2024

A child was left outside on the playground, alone, for approximately 2-3 minutes. This prevented staff from having auditory or visual awareness of the child and would have prevented them from intervening had a situation arose.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 4, 2024

A child was left outside on the playground, alone, for approximately 2-3 minutes. This prevented staff from having auditory or visual awareness of the child and would have prevented them from intervening had a situation arose.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 4, 2024

A child was left outside on the playground, alone, for approximately 2-3 minutes. This prevented staff from having auditory or visual awareness of the child and would have prevented them from intervening had a situation arose.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.401(10)May 1, 2024

The operation did not have posted the two children's names that were found to have a diagnosed food allergy. **This was corrected at inspection when the staff wrote the names on the postings in the classrooms, eating area, and where the food is prepared.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.401(10)May 1, 2024

The operation did not have posted the two children's names that were found to have a diagnosed food allergy. **This was corrected at inspection when the staff wrote the names on the postings in the classrooms, eating area, and where the food is prepared.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.401(10)May 1, 2024

The operation did not have posted the two children's names that were found to have a diagnosed food allergy. **This was corrected at inspection when the staff wrote the names on the postings in the classrooms, eating area, and where the food is prepared.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 19, 2024

During the inspection, a child wondered off and was left unsupervised as the primary caregivers/staff were not aware of the child's on going activity and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Apr 19, 2024

Two children were observed having diaper changes and did not wash hands after their diaper was changed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2203(b)Apr 19, 2024

The staff were observed at inspection not following their activity plan. The classrooms were observed during songs and diaper changes time. One classroom did not have the activity plan available for the group that is cared for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Apr 19, 2024

One child in care did not have a food allergy plan in their file that required a plan in file by the doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Apr 19, 2024

Two vans that are used to transport children did not the fire extinguisher required. One of the vans was missing the first aid kit and another van did not have the first aid kit complete. *This was corrected at inspection when the staff placed a complete first aid kit and fire extinguishers were found and placed in the vans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 19, 2024

During the inspection, a child wondered off and was left unsupervised as the primary caregivers/staff were not aware of the child's on going activity and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2203(b)Apr 19, 2024

The staff were observed at inspection not following their activity plan. The classrooms were observed during songs and diaper changes time. One classroom did not have the activity plan available for the group that is cared for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Apr 19, 2024

Two vans that are used to transport children did not the fire extinguisher required. One of the vans was missing the first aid kit and another van did not have the first aid kit complete. *This was corrected at inspection when the staff placed a complete first aid kit and fire extinguishers were found and placed in the vans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Apr 19, 2024

One child in care did not have a food allergy plan in their file that required a plan in file by the doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Apr 19, 2024

Two children were observed having diaper changes and did not wash hands after their diaper was changed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Apr 19, 2024

Two vans that are used to transport children did not the fire extinguisher required. One of the vans was missing the first aid kit and another van did not have the first aid kit complete. *This was corrected at inspection when the staff placed a complete first aid kit and fire extinguishers were found and placed in the vans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2203(b)Apr 19, 2024

The staff were observed at inspection not following their activity plan. The classrooms were observed during songs and diaper changes time. One classroom did not have the activity plan available for the group that is cared for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 19, 2024

During the inspection, a child wondered off and was left unsupervised as the primary caregivers/staff were not aware of the child's on going activity and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Apr 19, 2024

One child in care did not have a food allergy plan in their file that required a plan in file by the doctor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Apr 19, 2024

Two children were observed having diaper changes and did not wash hands after their diaper was changed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Feb 15, 2024

Based on evidence obtained it was determined that children under the age of two were given screen time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Feb 15, 2024

Based on evidence obtained it was determined that children under the age of two were given screen time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Feb 15, 2024

Based on evidence obtained it was determined that children under the age of two were given screen time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Dec 18, 2023

Two staff files were reviewed but there was no proof if file showing that orientation provided to related to administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding, building, and physical premises safety; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; precautions in transportation and no trainer signature was provided for this.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Dec 18, 2023

One child's files was missing a health statement for a child that has been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Dec 18, 2023

The most recent Child Care Regulation inspection form was not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Dec 18, 2023

One child file was reviewed and it was missing the parent signature that provides proof of granting medical authorization in case of an emergency to the facility. One child file was reviewed and it was missing the address for the emergency contact listed by the parent in the file. One child file was reviewed and it was missing information regarding the child school attendance or a shot record in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Dec 18, 2023

Two staff files were reviewed but there was no proof if file showing that orientation provided to related to administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding, building, and physical premises safety; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; precautions in transportation and no trainer signature was provided for this.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Dec 18, 2023

The most recent Child Care Regulation inspection form was not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Dec 18, 2023

One child's files was missing a health statement for a child that has been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Dec 18, 2023

One child file was reviewed and it was missing the parent signature that provides proof of granting medical authorization in case of an emergency to the facility. One child file was reviewed and it was missing the address for the emergency contact listed by the parent in the file. One child file was reviewed and it was missing information regarding the child school attendance or a shot record in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Dec 18, 2023

Two staff files were reviewed but there was no proof if file showing that orientation provided to related to administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding, building, and physical premises safety; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; precautions in transportation and no trainer signature was provided for this.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Dec 18, 2023

The most recent Child Care Regulation inspection form was not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Dec 18, 2023

One child file was reviewed and it was missing the parent signature that provides proof of granting medical authorization in case of an emergency to the facility. One child file was reviewed and it was missing the address for the emergency contact listed by the parent in the file. One child file was reviewed and it was missing information regarding the child school attendance or a shot record in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-20

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Dec 18, 2023

One child's files was missing a health statement for a child that has been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Aug 15, 2023

The operation does not have documentation of the fire drill that appears to have been conducted in April.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Aug 15, 2023

The operation does not have documentation of the fire drill that appears to have been conducted in April.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Aug 15, 2023

The operation does not have documentation of the fire drill that appears to have been conducted in April.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 25, 2023

Two children files were missing a health statement for children that have been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 25, 2023

One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 25, 2023

One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 25, 2023

One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 25, 2023

Two children files were missing a health statement for children that have been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 25, 2023

Two children files were missing a health statement for children that have been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)May 12, 2023

Four staff did not have proof of current transportation training in file for review as it expired last month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 12, 2023

Four child files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)May 12, 2023

A staff employed did not have the required 30 hours for the annual training and only had 14 hours that were valid during the annual training year for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)May 12, 2023

One child file was missing any information from the parent on the special problems/food allergies section. Three children's files were missing the address for the individual listed as the emergency contact for the child. Four children files reviewed did not have any information on the section related to the health statement/doctor statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)May 12, 2023

A caregiver was observed conducting diaper changes at inspection but did not wash their hands afterwards, despite wearing gloves. Additionally, children did not wash their hands after diaper changes were conducted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)May 12, 2023

Two staff were missing the required topics and also did not have training related to shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma including understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and understanding early childhood brain development in their annual training year. One staff did not have all 24 hours required for annual training and were missing 8 hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)May 12, 2023

The operation did not have a current employee list printed and posted. **This was corrected at inspection when the operation printed and updated the current staff list to reflect current staff employed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 12, 2023

Two children files were missing a health statement for children that have been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 12, 2023

Two children files were missing a health statement for children that have been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)May 12, 2023

Four staff did not have proof of current transportation training in file for review as it expired last month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)May 12, 2023

The operation did not have a current employee list printed and posted. **This was corrected at inspection when the operation printed and updated the current staff list to reflect current staff employed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)May 12, 2023

Two staff were missing the required topics and also did not have training related to shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma including understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and understanding early childhood brain development in their annual training year. One staff did not have all 24 hours required for annual training and were missing 8 hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)May 12, 2023

One child file was missing any information from the parent on the special problems/food allergies section. Three children's files were missing the address for the individual listed as the emergency contact for the child. Four children files reviewed did not have any information on the section related to the health statement/doctor statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)May 12, 2023

A staff employed did not have the required 30 hours for the annual training and only had 14 hours that were valid during the annual training year for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)May 12, 2023

A caregiver was observed conducting diaper changes at inspection but did not wash their hands afterwards, despite wearing gloves. Additionally, children did not wash their hands after diaper changes were conducted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 12, 2023

Four child files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)May 12, 2023

Four staff did not have proof of current transportation training in file for review as it expired last month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)May 12, 2023

The operation did not have a current employee list printed and posted. **This was corrected at inspection when the operation printed and updated the current staff list to reflect current staff employed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)May 12, 2023

Two staff were missing the required topics and also did not have training related to shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma including understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and understanding early childhood brain development in their annual training year. One staff did not have all 24 hours required for annual training and were missing 8 hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)May 12, 2023

One child file was missing any information from the parent on the special problems/food allergies section. Three children's files were missing the address for the individual listed as the emergency contact for the child. Four children files reviewed did not have any information on the section related to the health statement/doctor statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)May 12, 2023

A staff employed did not have the required 30 hours for the annual training and only had 14 hours that were valid during the annual training year for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)May 12, 2023

A caregiver was observed conducting diaper changes at inspection but did not wash their hands afterwards, despite wearing gloves. Additionally, children did not wash their hands after diaper changes were conducted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)May 12, 2023

Four child files reviewed did not have any immunizations in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)May 12, 2023

Two children files were missing a health statement for children that have been attending care longer than 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Feb 1, 2023

One child file is still missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/7/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Feb 1, 2023

All three files continue to not have proof of orientation being obtained by the staff within 7 days of being hired as there were no boxes checked or signatures obtained. **This was corrected at inspection when the director and staff completed this form and updated at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Feb 1, 2023

The personnel file that was missing the photo identification had this in file. The two personnel files that were missing copies of their high school diplomas had this in file. The three files that did not have the signed affidavit for employments were reviewed. Two of the three affidavits for employment were completed and one continued to not be completed/signed. **This was corrected at inspection when the director notarized the affidavit for employment at this inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Feb 1, 2023

All three files continue to not have proof of orientation being obtained by the staff within 7 days of being hired as there were no boxes checked or signatures obtained. **This was corrected at inspection when the director and staff completed this form and updated at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Feb 1, 2023

One child file is still missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/7/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Feb 1, 2023

The personnel file that was missing the photo identification had this in file. The two personnel files that were missing copies of their high school diplomas had this in file. The three files that did not have the signed affidavit for employments were reviewed. Two of the three affidavits for employment were completed and one continued to not be completed/signed. **This was corrected at inspection when the director notarized the affidavit for employment at this inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Feb 1, 2023

All three files continue to not have proof of orientation being obtained by the staff within 7 days of being hired as there were no boxes checked or signatures obtained. **This was corrected at inspection when the director and staff completed this form and updated at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Feb 1, 2023

One child file is still missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/7/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Feb 1, 2023

The personnel file that was missing the photo identification had this in file. The two personnel files that were missing copies of their high school diplomas had this in file. The three files that did not have the signed affidavit for employments were reviewed. Two of the three affidavits for employment were completed and one continued to not be completed/signed. **This was corrected at inspection when the director notarized the affidavit for employment at this inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Jan 10, 2023

All three files did not have proof of orientation being obtained by the staff within 7 days of being hired as there were no boxes checked or signatures obtained.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Jan 10, 2023

One children's files were missing the address for the individual listed as the emergency contact for the child. Two children's files were missing the phone number for the individual listed as the person of release for the child. Two children s files were missing any information from the parent on the special problems/food allergies section. Three children's files were missing information or did not have the authorization for emergency medical attention section complete and one childs files was missing parent signature on this section.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Jan 10, 2023

The last documented monthly maintenance checklist for the building/grounds and playgrounds was completed in 10/2022 and this is required to be documented at least once a month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jan 10, 2023

One child file was missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/7/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 10, 2023

Three personnel files reviewed were missing information in the file that was required. One staff file did not have a photo identification in file for review. Two staff files did not have copies of a high school diploma in file for the staff. All three files did not have the required signed affidavit for employment for the staff in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jan 10, 2023

One child file was missing up to date immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jan 10, 2023

The last children's product certification available for review was dated for 8/27/2021 and this is required to be completed annually. ***The director corrected this at inspection when she signed a new children's product certification at inspection and dated it for 1/10/2023.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 10, 2023

The fire drills, smoke detector,and carbon monoxide tests were last practiced and documented on 10/2022 and these are required to be completed once monthly. There were only three severe weather/shelter in place drills and three lockdown drills that were practiced and documented for the calendar year 2022 and there is a requirement of at least 4 drills that are to be practiced and documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Jan 10, 2023

The last documented monthly maintenance checklist for the building/grounds and playgrounds was completed in 10/2022 and this is required to be documented at least once a month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jan 10, 2023

One child file was missing up to date immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jan 10, 2023

One child file was missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/7/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Jan 10, 2023

One children's files were missing the address for the individual listed as the emergency contact for the child. Two children's files were missing the phone number for the individual listed as the person of release for the child. Two children s files were missing any information from the parent on the special problems/food allergies section. Three children's files were missing information or did not have the authorization for emergency medical attention section complete and one childs files was missing parent signature on this section.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 10, 2023

The fire drills, smoke detector,and carbon monoxide tests were last practiced and documented on 10/2022 and these are required to be completed once monthly. There were only three severe weather/shelter in place drills and three lockdown drills that were practiced and documented for the calendar year 2022 and there is a requirement of at least 4 drills that are to be practiced and documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 10, 2023

Three personnel files reviewed were missing information in the file that was required. One staff file did not have a photo identification in file for review. Two staff files did not have copies of a high school diploma in file for the staff. All three files did not have the required signed affidavit for employment for the staff in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jan 10, 2023

The last children's product certification available for review was dated for 8/27/2021 and this is required to be completed annually. ***The director corrected this at inspection when she signed a new children's product certification at inspection and dated it for 1/10/2023.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Jan 10, 2023

All three files did not have proof of orientation being obtained by the staff within 7 days of being hired as there were no boxes checked or signatures obtained.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jan 10, 2023

The last children's product certification available for review was dated for 8/27/2021 and this is required to be completed annually. ***The director corrected this at inspection when she signed a new children's product certification at inspection and dated it for 1/10/2023.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 10, 2023

Three personnel files reviewed were missing information in the file that was required. One staff file did not have a photo identification in file for review. Two staff files did not have copies of a high school diploma in file for the staff. All three files did not have the required signed affidavit for employment for the staff in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jan 10, 2023

The fire drills, smoke detector,and carbon monoxide tests were last practiced and documented on 10/2022 and these are required to be completed once monthly. There were only three severe weather/shelter in place drills and three lockdown drills that were practiced and documented for the calendar year 2022 and there is a requirement of at least 4 drills that are to be practiced and documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)Jan 10, 2023

One children's files were missing the address for the individual listed as the emergency contact for the child. Two children's files were missing the phone number for the individual listed as the person of release for the child. Two children s files were missing any information from the parent on the special problems/food allergies section. Three children's files were missing information or did not have the authorization for emergency medical attention section complete and one childs files was missing parent signature on this section.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Jan 10, 2023

One child file was missing up to date immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Jan 10, 2023

One child file was missing the health statement in the file and this child has been enrolled as of 11/7/2021. The health statement is required to be in file within 12 months of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Jan 10, 2023

The last documented monthly maintenance checklist for the building/grounds and playgrounds was completed in 10/2022 and this is required to be documented at least once a month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Jan 10, 2023

All three files did not have proof of orientation being obtained by the staff within 7 days of being hired as there were no boxes checked or signatures obtained.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation was using over the counter products to exterminate bed bugs which included: using essential oils, an alcohol and water mixture to spray, and setting off a bed bug bomb in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(e)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not notify parents of a bed bug infestation that was in the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(d)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff have used a tobacco based-vaporizer in the restrooms in the facility which are on the premises of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.305(a)(1)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report an infestation of bed bugs in the facility within the required timeframe of 48 hours to Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.305(a)(1)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report an infestation of bed bugs in the facility within the required timeframe of 48 hours to Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation was using over the counter products to exterminate bed bugs which included: using essential oils, an alcohol and water mixture to spray, and setting off a bed bug bomb in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.305(a)(1)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report an infestation of bed bugs in the facility within the required timeframe of 48 hours to Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(d)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff have used a tobacco based-vaporizer in the restrooms in the facility which are on the premises of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(d)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff have used a tobacco based-vaporizer in the restrooms in the facility which are on the premises of the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(e)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not notify parents of a bed bug infestation that was in the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation was using over the counter products to exterminate bed bugs which included: using essential oils, an alcohol and water mixture to spray, and setting off a bed bug bomb in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(e)Oct 28, 2022

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation did not notify parents of a bed bug infestation that was in the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Aug 26, 2022

A child file was reviewed that has a diagnosed food allergy and the food allergy plan in file was not complete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Aug 26, 2022

A child file was reviewed that has a diagnosed food allergy and the food allergy plan in file was not complete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Aug 26, 2022

A child file was reviewed that has a diagnosed food allergy and the food allergy plan in file was not complete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 27, 2022

The most current fire inspection was last conducted on 1/11/2021 and it is required to be done at least once every 12 months and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)May 27, 2022

Two staff files reviewed but there was no proof if file showing that orientation provided to related to administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding, building, and physical premises safety; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; precautions in transportation. *The operation corrected these at inspection when the director and staff completed them at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401May 27, 2022

The most current gas inspection was last conducted on 10/17/2019 and it is required to be done once every two years and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)May 27, 2022

The most current sanitation inspection was last conducted on 1/5/2021 and it is required to be done at least once every 12 months and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)May 27, 2022

The most current sanitation inspection was last conducted on 1/5/2021 and it is required to be done at least once every 12 months and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)May 27, 2022

Two staff files reviewed but there was no proof if file showing that orientation provided to related to administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding, building, and physical premises safety; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; precautions in transportation. *The operation corrected these at inspection when the director and staff completed them at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401May 27, 2022

The most current gas inspection was last conducted on 10/17/2019 and it is required to be done once every two years and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 27, 2022

The most current fire inspection was last conducted on 1/11/2021 and it is required to be done at least once every 12 months and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)May 27, 2022

The most current sanitation inspection was last conducted on 1/5/2021 and it is required to be done at least once every 12 months and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)May 27, 2022

Two staff files reviewed but there was no proof if file showing that orientation provided to related to administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding, building, and physical premises safety; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; precautions in transportation. *The operation corrected these at inspection when the director and staff completed them at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401May 27, 2022

The most current gas inspection was last conducted on 10/17/2019 and it is required to be done once every two years and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 27, 2022

The most current fire inspection was last conducted on 1/11/2021 and it is required to be done at least once every 12 months and, therefore it is past due.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 14, 2022

During the walk-through, multiple classrooms were observed with outlets not covered, chemicals/cleaning supplies not stored out of reach of children. Additionally, multiple classrooms were observed with space heaters within reach of children and not mounted out of the reach of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 14, 2022

During the walk-through, multiple classrooms were observed with outlets not covered, chemicals/cleaning supplies not stored out of reach of children. Additionally, multiple classrooms were observed with space heaters within reach of children and not mounted out of the reach of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 14, 2022

During the walk-through, multiple classrooms were observed with outlets not covered, chemicals/cleaning supplies not stored out of reach of children. Additionally, multiple classrooms were observed with space heaters within reach of children and not mounted out of the reach of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Aug 25, 2021

Based on the evidence obtained in the investigation, staff have been using their cell phone for personal use while in direct care of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Aug 25, 2021

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children were being inappropriately disciplined by staff when children were hit with an instrument as well as yelled by staff and spoken to in a harsh manner and made to run laps while outside in the play area as form of punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Aug 25, 2021

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children were being inappropriately disciplined by staff when children were hit with an instrument as well as yelled by staff and spoken to in a harsh manner and made to run laps while outside in the play area as form of punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Aug 25, 2021

Based on the evidence obtained in the investigation, staff have been using their cell phone for personal use while in direct care of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Aug 25, 2021

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children were being inappropriately disciplined by staff when children were hit with an instrument as well as yelled by staff and spoken to in a harsh manner and made to run laps while outside in the play area as form of punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Aug 25, 2021

Based on the evidence obtained in the investigation, staff have been using their cell phone for personal use while in direct care of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center's safety grade?

Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center have?

Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center has 170 total violations on record, including 122 critical, 48 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center last inspected?

Buttons and Bows Early Learning Center was last inspected on February 20, 2026.

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