Little Buddies Child Care Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 34 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1627357

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

June 2016

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

7 inspections on record, most recent Apr 14, 2026. 7 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Apr 14, 2026Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.

    Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.

    Corrected Apr 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.

    Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.

    Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5537(b)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation

    The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 2025.

    Corrected Apr 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 21, 2026Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

    Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• May 13, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.3407(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

    Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.

    Corrected May 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.

    Corrected May 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• May 13, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.3901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

    Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.

    Corrected May 13, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    Director is pending annual training hours in the following topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medications, understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

    Corrected May 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• May 17, 2023Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plans

    Written activity plan was not available for review.

    Corrected Jun 12, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

    Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.

    Corrected May 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    Caregiver did not know the number of children she was supervising. Children were observed sleeping in two different classrooms. One caregiver was supervising both groups of children.

    Corrected Jun 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    Diaper changing mat was torn.

    Corrected Jun 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    There were two knives on top of the kitchen's counter. Kitchen has a gate diving it from children's classroom. Gate was open. Children were observed to be sleeping in classroom adjacent to the kitchen.

    Corrected Jun 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 1, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 6, 2022Inspection9 standards cited

  • 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Smoke Detectors Testing

    Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.

    Corrected Jun 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.

    Corrected Jun 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.

    Corrected Jun 20, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected Jun 6, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.

    Corrected Jun 20, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.

    Corrected Jun 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.

    Corrected Jun 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Children's products certification form was not available for review.

    Corrected Jun 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3901(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Animals - Notify Parents in Writing

    Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.

    Corrected Jun 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 3, 2022Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

    Corrected Mar 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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