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Little Cougars Preschool

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 19, 2026.

290 County Road 734, Buna, TX 77612 · (409) 994-8008

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 12 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: May 19, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2022Full Permit

Practical6:45a–5:45pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 87 places

Texas HHSC operation #1745856 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
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 subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Jun 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 20268 inspections
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- Sep 9, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
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May 19, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  A Caregiver with a provisional background check was supervising children alone. The caregivers conditional status does not allow for them to be alone with children at this time.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  The screen in the 1 year old classroom was on with children under the age of two present.
  Corrected May 20, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
May 19, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  A Caregiver with a provisional background check was supervising children alone. The caregivers conditional status does not allow for them to be alone with children at this time.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  The screen in the 1 year old classroom was on with children under the age of two present.
  Corrected May 20, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
May 19, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  A Caregiver with a provisional background check was supervising children alone. The caregivers conditional status does not allow for them to be alone with children at this time.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  The screen in the 1 year old classroom was on with children under the age of two present.
  Corrected May 20, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
May 19, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  A Caregiver with a provisional background check was supervising children alone. The caregivers conditional status does not allow for them to be alone with children at this time.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  The screen in the 1 year old classroom was on with children under the age of two present.
  Corrected May 20, 2026, verified Jun 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Jan 22, 2026 to May 15, 20264 inspections and 8 investigations
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- May 15, 2026 complaint investigation
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- May 15, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 2, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 22, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jan 22, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Sep 10, 2025 to Sep 10, 20254 inspections
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2024
Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 21, 20244 inspections
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Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  Parents were not informed in writing that dogs were present at the facility.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3901(1).
Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  Parents were not informed in writing that dogs were present at the facility.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3901(1).
Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  Parents were not informed in writing that dogs were present at the facility.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3901(1).
Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  Parents were not informed in writing that dogs were present at the facility.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3901(1).
Sep 27, 2024 to Sep 27, 20244 inspections
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2023
Oct 24, 2023 to Oct 24, 20234 inspections
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Apr 18, 2023 to Apr 18, 20234 inspections
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2022
Nov 16, 2022 to Dec 6, 20228 inspections
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- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
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Sep 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver with a pending background check was left in charge of a group of children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver with a pending background check was left in charge of a group of children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver with a pending background check was left in charge of a group of children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 19, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver with a pending background check was left in charge of a group of children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 8, 2022 to Aug 22, 20228 inspections
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