Buffies Little Cottage House

1405 W ILLINOIS AVE, Midland, TX 79701Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 15, 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 3, 2026

Provider
Buffies Little Cottage House
License number
Not listed
Location
1405 W ILLINOIS AVE, Midland, TX 79701
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 49.3/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected January 15, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor49.3 / 100
Health70/100
Safety70/100
Staffing20/100
Compliance15/100

27

Total Violations

Jan 15, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (27)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Aug 22, 2025

Director did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Oct 17, 2024

I observed a small caddy of cleaning products on the floor of the bathroom that is used by children. This was corrected when the caddy was moved out of the bathroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2405(3)Oct 17, 2024

There are 4 play yards and 8 non-walking infants enrolled.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Oct 17, 2024

A play yard had a sheet that was jumbled up and did not fit the mattress snug. This was corrected when the sheet was removed from the mattress.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 3, 2024

There were 6 infants in the infant room with one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. Over ratio by 2. Corrected at inspection when 2 older infants were moved to the Toddler Room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Apr 3, 2024

One caregiver did not have the required training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Dec 13, 2023

The operation did not have an updated Fire Inspection Report available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Aug 1, 2023

Three new employees recently hired, and left alone with children still do not have at least eight hours of preservice training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Aug 1, 2023

The staff CPR certification was completed on line and has not been updated to in person training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.311(a)Aug 1, 2023

The operatio did not notify parents of a safe sleep deficiency incurred on 7/19/23 within five days of the deficiency, 724/23. The deficiency was shown delinquent on 7/26/23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(7)Aug 1, 2023

A child was napping in a restrictive device becuase the child will not sit still. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver released the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Aug 1, 2023

An infant was asleep in a bouncy/rocker seat for 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was prompted to move the infant to the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 1, 2023

This standard was reevaluated and continues to be out of compliance. The infant caregiver had six infants ages 4 months to 16 months and the specified age group is 12 - 17 months, which allows 5:1 ratio. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver entered the infant room later.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Jul 19, 2023

The staff CPR certification was completed online.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.623(1)(A)Jul 19, 2023

Four children did not have current immunizations in their files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jul 19, 2023

Three new employees recently hired, and left alone with children do not have at least eight hours of preservice training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jul 19, 2023

An infant was asleep in a bouncy/rocker seat for 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was prompted to move the infant to the crib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jul 19, 2023

Personnel records are missing various required records, affidavis, receipt of operational/personnel policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 19, 2023

A child ran down the hall from the preschool room to the toddler room without supervision to talk to a staff. The infant caregiver left the infant room to close the door to an adjoined room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 19, 2023

A caregiver with four infants had an addtional three year old child in the room. Specified age group is 0-11 months which allows 4:1 ratio. This was corrected at inspection when the older child was moved to the toddler class.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Feb 22, 2023

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a three-month-old infant was allowed to sleep in a bouncy/rocking seat.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Nov 14, 2022

The Tv was on a movie during nap time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Nov 3, 2022

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation staff added a transportation service prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(2)Jun 14, 2022

The operation has climbing geometric dome on the playground, which poses risk of injury to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(d)Jun 14, 2022

There is not a hand washing sink in the diaper changing room in the 18 - 24 month classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5403(a)Jun 14, 2022

The operation uses gas for water heater and has not had a gas line test conducted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jun 14, 2022

The operation has not had an initial inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-24

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (CENTER)

$4,330/mo

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4,330/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$368.27/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4,330/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buffies Little Cottage House's safety grade?

Buffies Little Cottage House has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 49.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Buffies Little Cottage House have?

Buffies Little Cottage House has 27 total violations on record, including 22 critical, 5 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Buffies Little Cottage House last inspected?

Buffies Little Cottage House was last inspected on January 15, 2026.

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