Cathy Johnson
Jewett, TX 75846 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Bison Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Little Bison Child Care Center
Little Bison Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Buffalo, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 15, 2024, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Bison Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Leon County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$154
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$145
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$141
Home daycare$132
School age
Center$134
Home daycare$126
State record
Inspection reports for Little Bison Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1787777
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operations last fire inspection was completed on July 26, 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operations last gas inspection was completed on 6/14/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not have updated documentation of fire drills for this year (2026).”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
Feb 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.2431(5) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver did not have any training for the 2023-2024 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.3301(b) - 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 visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and staff vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
746.2911 - 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 visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant had feeding instructions that had not been updated monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
746.401(10) - 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 visit
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - 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 visit
Show 2 earlier visits
Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2207(c)(4) - 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 visit
746.201(11) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“While reviewing personnel records there was one file without documentation of education available.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Bison Child Care Center
Is Little Bison Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 15, 2024.
When was Little Bison Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Bison Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Little Bison Child Care Center care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Bison Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Bison Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Bison Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 322-2634 to ask.
What is Little Bison Child Care Center's phone number?
(903) 322-2634.
Where is Little Bison Child Care Center?
424 Donie Rd, Buffalo, TX 75831. The nearest other daycare we list is Buffalo ISD, 3.8 miles away.