Patricia Wilkinson
Borger, TX 79007 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Buttercup House
- licensed capacity
- 191
- open each week
- 5 days
- daily, posted tuition
- $20
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About Buttercup House
Buttercup House is a licensed child care center in Borger, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 28, 1986, for up to 191 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists daily tuition of $20.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 191 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care and toddler care |
| Staff | Background check, fingerprinting, drug testing, CPR & first aid |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS |
| More | Founded October of 1968 |
| Licensed capacity | 191 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Buttercup House lists daily tuition of $20. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hutchinson County has a median price of $147 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| sliding scale fee, up to $20 a day depending on income | $20 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Buttercup House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 191 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #22850- 5213
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 24 visits
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver used prohibited punishment when discipling a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
Aug 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver used prohibited punishment when discipling a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
Aug 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of the Fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
“The gas leak inspection has not been conducted but is scheduled for first thin Wednesday morning, 8-7-24.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
- Sep 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
May 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There is substantial evidence that drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - 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 visit
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FAQ
Questions about Buttercup House
Is Buttercup House licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 28, 1986.
When was Buttercup House last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Buttercup House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Buttercup House care for?
191, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Buttercup House accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Buttercup House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Buttercup House cost?
Daily tuition of $20, as it lists it.
What is Buttercup House's phone number?
(806) 274-5306.
Where is Buttercup House?
1501 S Florida St, Borger, TX 79007. The nearest other daycare we list is Marca Elrod, 1.6 miles away.