Little Buffalos
832 N AVENUE E, Cross Plains, TX 76443 · Callahan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kimberly Heath
- Phone
- (254) 268-9930
- Regulated since
- Jan 22, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1433372 · number 1763584
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 14 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers were lacking training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios
A water hose was unwound in the walk way to the outdoor area causing a possible tripping hazard. This was corrected at inspection when the water hose was removed bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since October 30, 2025. The operation conducted a fire drill during the inspection and documented it, bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver files reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR certifications.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a daily and monthly checklist however they are not utlizing this and keeping documentation of this. The last checlist for buildiing, grounds and playground was completed in October 2023. This was corrected at inpection when Director completed a thorough walk through of the operation and documented this using the building and grounds checklist.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
When I arrived two classes were combined together waking up from naptime. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 5 years old.
HHSC 746.4203 — Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was utilizing a daily grounds checklist but has not utilized this since July 12, 2023.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 7-month-old infant was was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket and intant toys. This was corrected when the blanket and toys were removed during this inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilets had dried urine around the base, there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms, the sinks were dirty.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-11. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The daily sign in sheets shows 5 children in the toddler group, and 7 on the preschool class. There were only a total of 11 children in care. The sign in sheets for the 13th were missing for the preschool class.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-20. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Other
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Mar 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During this investigation, it was determined that the operation is routinely exceeding the room capacity of 7 children. This was corrected during inspection dated 4-6-23, when the operation was advised of the rules regarding room capacity.
HHSC 746.1505(3) — Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a policy in place that all caregivers knew and were following for taking children outside based on weather conditions. Therefore, children were not being provided proper outdoor play opportunities as shown on the activity plans.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A tv was on a shelf in a classroom and was not achcored. This was fixed during the inspection when the tv was removed from the classroom.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-02.
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Other
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Mar 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the investigation it was determined that the operation had a caregiver providing unsupervised care while the caregiver has provisional conditions attached to the background check.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have a high school diploma, GED or certificate of completion. This was cited under 746.201(9). The caregiver was sent home pending completion of this requirement.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that 2 school aged children, who are homeschooled are at the operation daily, and are allowed to be in the school age classroom unsupervised on a regular basis.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Staff background & training
Based on records reviewed, staff's pre-service training did not meet the requirements of mimimum standards. What training was provided, was presented by a person not qualified to present the training per 746.1317.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios
As a result of this investigation, it was determined the operation knowingly hired an employee as a caregiver who did not have a high school diploma or GED as required in 746.1107, and allowed the employee to perform caregiver duties with and without supervision of a qualified caregiver. The operation created a high school diploma in the caregivers name to keep in the file in an attempt to satisfy standard 746.1107 pending the caregiver meeting standard 746.1107 at a later date.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Other
Based on observations and interviews with staff, activity plans are not being followed.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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