Little Buffalos
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
16 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 11, 2025
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
- Little Buffalos
- License number
- 1763584
- Location
- 832 N AVENUE E, Cross Plains, TX 76443
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 30.0/100
- Inspection record
- 16 inspections, last inspected December 11, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
57
Total Violations
Dec 11, 2025
Last Inspection
42
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (57)
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
2 caregivers were lacking training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 caregivers were lacking training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 caregivers were lacking training in required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
Two caregiver files reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR certifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
Two caregiver files reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR certifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
Two caregiver files reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR certifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
The operation was utilizing a daily grounds checklist but has not utilized this since July 12, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
The operation was utilizing a daily grounds checklist but has not utilized this since July 12, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
The operation was utilizing a daily grounds checklist but has not utilized this since July 12, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15
The toilets had dried urine around the base, there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms, the sinks were dirty.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11
The toilets had dried urine around the base, there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms, the sinks were dirty.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11
The toilets had dried urine around the base, there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms, the sinks were dirty.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on observations and interviews with staff, activity plans are not being followed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31
Based on observations and interviews with staff, activity plans are not being followed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
Based on observations and interviews with staff, activity plans are not being followed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-31
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-27
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Buffalos's safety grade?
Little Buffalos has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Little Buffalos have?
Little Buffalos has 57 total violations on record, including 39 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Little Buffalos last inspected?
Little Buffalos was last inspected on December 11, 2025.