Little Bison Child Care Center
424 Donie Rd, Buffalo, TX 75831
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
12 critical, 48 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 17, 2026.
36 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedNot listed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Licensed capacity: 64 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,After School Care,Snacks Provided
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A typical day
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06:45 AM-05:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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12 critical, 48 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 17, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
15 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.5205(1) (4 visits); 746.5401 (4 visits); 746.2911 (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (4 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.201(1) (4 visits); 746.3301(b) (4 visits); 746.2431(5) (4 visits); 746.401(10) (4 visits); 746.1601 (4 visits); 746.2207(a) (4 visits); 746.2207(c)(4) (4 visits); 746.201(11) (4 visits); 746.901(2) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Feb 19, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
48 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations last fire inspection was completed on July 26, 2024.
State verification published Feb 19, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Mar 27, 2026 to Mar 31, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 27, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 27, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 27, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 27, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations last fire inspection was completed on July 26, 2024.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have updated documentation of fire drills for this year (2026).
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operations last gas inspection was completed on 6/14/2023.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations last fire inspection was completed on July 26, 2024.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operations last gas inspection was completed on 6/14/2023.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have updated documentation of fire drills for this year (2026).
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations last fire inspection was completed on July 26, 2024.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have updated documentation of fire drills for this year (2026).
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operations last gas inspection was completed on 6/14/2023.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operations last fire inspection was completed on July 26, 2024.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have updated documentation of fire drills for this year (2026).
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operations last gas inspection was completed on 6/14/2023.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- 2025
- Feb 26, 2025Inspection7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and staff vaccinations.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was not adequate lighting in the infant room during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when one of the lights was turned on.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver did not have any training for the 2023-2024 training year.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant had feeding instructions that had not been updated monthly.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Snack did not follow the meal pattern required for snack by the CACFP. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed about what components the CACFP requires for snack.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The daily infant reports in Procare did not have the infants' mood and a summary of the daily activities.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
A child's food allergies were not posted in the kitchen and the child's room. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergies were posted in the kitchen and in each room the child uses.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- Feb 26, 2025Inspection7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and staff vaccinations.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant had feeding instructions that had not been updated monthly.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Snack did not follow the meal pattern required for snack by the CACFP. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed about what components the CACFP requires for snack.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The daily infant reports in Procare did not have the infants' mood and a summary of the daily activities.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver did not have any training for the 2023-2024 training year.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
A child's food allergies were not posted in the kitchen and the child's room. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergies were posted in the kitchen and in each room the child uses.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was not adequate lighting in the infant room during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when one of the lights was turned on.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- Feb 26, 2025Inspection7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and staff vaccinations.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Snack did not follow the meal pattern required for snack by the CACFP. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed about what components the CACFP requires for snack.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
A child's food allergies were not posted in the kitchen and the child's room. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergies were posted in the kitchen and in each room the child uses.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was not adequate lighting in the infant room during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when one of the lights was turned on.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver did not have any training for the 2023-2024 training year.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The daily infant reports in Procare did not have the infants' mood and a summary of the daily activities.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant had feeding instructions that had not been updated monthly.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Feb 26, 2025Inspection7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and staff vaccinations.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant had feeding instructions that had not been updated monthly.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
The daily infant reports in Procare did not have the infants' mood and a summary of the daily activities.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver did not have any training for the 2023-2024 training year.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
A child's food allergies were not posted in the kitchen and the child's room. This was corrected during the inspection when the child's allergies were posted in the kitchen and in each room the child uses.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Snack did not follow the meal pattern required for snack by the CACFP. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed about what components the CACFP requires for snack.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was not adequate lighting in the infant room during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when one of the lights was turned on.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- Feb 14, 2025 to Feb 14, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 14, 2025 inspection
- Feb 14, 2025 inspection
- Feb 14, 2025 inspection
- Feb 14, 2025 inspection
- Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver had to leave a classroom to open the front door, leaving the classroom they were counted in ratio, out of ratio. There were 17 children in the classroom, that required 2 caregivers.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver had to leave a classroom to open the front door, leaving the classroom they were counted in ratio, out of ratio. There were 17 children in the classroom, that required 2 caregivers.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver had to leave a classroom to open the front door, leaving the classroom they were counted in ratio, out of ratio. There were 17 children in the classroom, that required 2 caregivers.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver had to leave a classroom to open the front door, leaving the classroom they were counted in ratio, out of ratio. There were 17 children in the classroom, that required 2 caregivers.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- 2024
- Apr 11, 2024 to Oct 15, 20248 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
- Aug 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection, the television was observed to be on a cartoon in the infant classroom. The caregiver turned off the television during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection, the television was observed to be on a cartoon in the infant classroom. The caregiver turned off the television during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection, the television was observed to be on a cartoon in the infant classroom. The caregiver turned off the television during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection, the television was observed to be on a cartoon in the infant classroom. The caregiver turned off the television during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
During the inspection, there were 11 infants in care and the total capacity for infants in the permit is 10.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time was observed being utilized during lunchtime. The caregiver turned off the television during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
During the inspection, there were 11 infants in care and the total capacity for infants in the permit is 10.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time was observed being utilized during lunchtime. The caregiver turned off the television during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
During the inspection, there were 11 infants in care and the total capacity for infants in the permit is 10.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time was observed being utilized during lunchtime. The caregiver turned off the television during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
During the inspection, there were 11 infants in care and the total capacity for infants in the permit is 10.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Screen time was observed being utilized during lunchtime. The caregiver turned off the television during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- 2023
- Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
While reviewing personnel records there was one file without documentation of education available.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
While reviewing personnel records there was one file without documentation of education available.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
While reviewing personnel records there was one file without documentation of education available.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
While reviewing personnel records there was one file without documentation of education available.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Apr 15, 2024
- Capacity
- 64 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Leon
Compare nearby
Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
| Daycare | Ages | Licensed capacity | Hours | Findings, 36 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bison Child Care Center this page | Infant–School | 64 | 6:45a–5:30p | 12 crit·48 ser |
| Buffalo ISD | Infant–Toddler | 35 | 7:30a–4p | 16 ser |
- Little Bison Child Care Centerthis pageInfant–School · 64 licensed capacity12 crit·48 ser
- Infant–Toddler · 35 licensed capacity16 ser
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Contact & location
424 Donie Rd, Buffalo, TX 75831
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.