Little Bucks Daycare And Learning Center

1404 S NORTON AVE, Freer, TX 78357 · Duval County

12cited violations

2serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 38
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Director / administrator: Vanessa Mcanear
Phone: (361) 701-2503
Regulated since: Mar 12, 2012
HHSC IDs: Operation 931628 · number 1367366
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	4	0	Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	6	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Staff background & training (2)
2022	2	0	Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operational policies were missing information in abuse and neglect (methods and prevention techniques and coordination with organizations), criteria used to determine when it is safe for outdoor play, and inclusive services for children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
- Staff background & training
  One out of four records did not have on file the education qualifications.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operational policies were missing information in abuse and neglect (methods and prevention techniques and coordination with organizations), criteria used to determine when it is safe for outdoor play, and inclusive services for children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
- Staff background & training
  One out of four records did not have on file the education qualifications.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  There was an employee at the operation without an active background check on file. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection, and employee left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Garbage can in restroom used by children was uncovered. There were cleaning chemicals within children's reach on the counter next to the sink and inside an unlocked cabinet under the sink, in the toddler's room.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing supplies were within chidren's reach in the toddler's classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  There was an employee at the operation without an active background check on file. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection, and employee left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Garbage can in restroom used by children was uncovered. There were cleaning chemicals within children's reach on the counter next to the sink and inside an unlocked cabinet under the sink, in the toddler's room.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing supplies were within chidren's reach in the toddler's classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Infant activity plan was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Infant activity plan was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center, 1404 S NORTON AVE, Freer, TX 78357 (operation ID 931628, operation number 1367366), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.