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Buttercup House Inc

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1501 S Florida St, Borger, TX 79007 · (806) 274-5306

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months

Critical findings1 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 12 investigations (52 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 4, 2026.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 1986Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 191

Texas HHSC operation #22850- 5213 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

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2026
Aug 4, 2026 to Aug 27, 20269 inspections
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- Aug 27, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 4, 2026 inspection
Aug 4, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  A caregiver used prohibited punishment when discipling a child in care.
  Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Aug 4, 2026Inspection
No findings
Aug 4, 2026Self-reported incident
Outcome pending
Aug 4, 2026Inspection
No findings
Aug 4, 2026Self-reported incident
Outcome pending
Aug 4, 2026Inspection
No findings
Aug 4, 2026Self-reported incident
Outcome pending
2025
Feb 27, 2025 to Dec 9, 202512 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
- Dec 9, 2025 inspection
- Dec 4, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 4, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 4, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 4, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 29, 2025 inspection
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- May 29, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 27, 2025 inspection
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2024
Aug 22, 2024 to Aug 22, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 22, 2024 inspection
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Aug 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Documentation of the Fire inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
  The gas leak inspection has not been conducted but is scheduled for first thin Wednesday morning, 8-7-24.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5403(a).
Aug 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Documentation of the Fire inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
  The gas leak inspection has not been conducted but is scheduled for first thin Wednesday morning, 8-7-24.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5403(a).
Aug 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
  The gas leak inspection has not been conducted but is scheduled for first thin Wednesday morning, 8-7-24.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5403(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Documentation of the Fire inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
  The gas leak inspection has not been conducted but is scheduled for first thin Wednesday morning, 8-7-24.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5403(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Documentation of the Fire inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Apr 2, 2024 to Apr 2, 20244 inspections
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Mar 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose filll under the active play structure is under the required 6 inches.
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose filll under the active play structure is under the required 6 inches.
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose filll under the active play structure is under the required 6 inches.
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose filll under the active play structure is under the required 6 inches.
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).

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2023
Sep 1, 2023 to Sep 1, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 1, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 1, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 1, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 1, 2023 complaint investigation
May 2, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the fire inspection conducted, as required, annually. They had requested it to be done, but failed to follow up to ensure it was completed.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
May 2, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the fire inspection conducted, as required, annually. They had requested it to be done, but failed to follow up to ensure it was completed.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
May 2, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the fire inspection conducted, as required, annually. They had requested it to be done, but failed to follow up to ensure it was completed.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
May 2, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have the fire inspection conducted, as required, annually. They had requested it to be done, but failed to follow up to ensure it was completed.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Feb 15, 2023 to Mar 7, 202312 inspections
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Feb 13, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  There is substantial evidence that drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Feb 13, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  There is substantial evidence that drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Feb 13, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  There is substantial evidence that drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Feb 13, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  There is substantial evidence that drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
2022
Apr 29, 2022 to Jul 21, 20228 inspections
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2021
Nov 24, 2021 to Nov 24, 20214 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 24, 2021 inspection
- Nov 24, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 24, 2021 complaint investigation
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- Nov 24, 2021 complaint investigation
Oct 13, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  A staff member was diagnosed with a communicable disease and a report to child care regulation was not made within 48 hours of the daycare being notified. This was corrected at inspection with a report being completed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Oct 13, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  A staff member was diagnosed with a communicable disease and a report to child care regulation was not made within 48 hours of the daycare being notified. This was corrected at inspection with a report being completed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Oct 13, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  A staff member was diagnosed with a communicable disease and a report to child care regulation was not made within 48 hours of the daycare being notified. This was corrected at inspection with a report being completed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Oct 13, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  A staff member was diagnosed with a communicable disease and a report to child care regulation was not made within 48 hours of the daycare being notified. This was corrected at inspection with a report being completed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.305(a)(4).

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