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Little Bison Childcare Center

Buffalo Center, IA
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$151

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About Little Bison Childcare Center

Little Bison Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Buffalo Center, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Bison Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Winnebago County has a median price of $151 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Winnebago County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$151
Home daycare$102

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$100

Preschool

Center$130
Home daycare$100

School age

Center$104
Home daycare$97

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Bison Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#22450
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 2

For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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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  1. Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(1)

      “Written policies on: • Enrollment and discharge. • Field trips and non-center activities. • Discipline/Behavior/Biting. • Nutrition. • Health and safety policies. • Transportation if applicable. • Assurance people do not have unauthorized access to children at the center. • Protecting children’s confidentiality.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)e

  2. May 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(5)

      “Infectious disease control: Centers shall establish policies and procedures related to infection disease control and use of universal precautions with handling of bodily fluid. Soiled diapers shall be stored in containers separate from other waste.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Background checks

      109.6(6)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
  3. May 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(5)b

      “• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(8)

      “Children’s hand washing: Center shall ensure staff assist children in personal hygiene. For each infant or child with a disability, a separate cloth for washing and one for rinsing may be used in place of running water. Children’s hands shall be washed: 1. Immediately before eating or participating in food service activity. 2. After using the restroom or being diapered. 3. After handling animals.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  4. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 21, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(1)

      “• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)e

      “All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Bison Childcare Center

Is Little Bison Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Little Bison Childcare Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Bison Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Little Bison Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Bison Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 562-2950 to ask.

What is Little Bison Childcare Center's phone number?

(641) 562-2950.

Where is Little Bison Childcare Center?

Buffalo Center, IA.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).