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Little Buddy's Day Care Center

614 E Earling Rd Ste D, San Juan, TX 78589
licensed capacity
26
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024

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About

About Little Buddy's Day Care Center

Little Buddy's Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in San Juan, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 2024, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Buddy's Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Buddy's Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
26 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1783138
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Jan 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Three employee records reviewed were missing one hour abuse/nelgect, one hour caring for children younger than 24 months, hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, and medication admistration trainings for the last full year of employment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “Director was missing one hour abuse/nelgect, one hour caring for children younger than 24 months, hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, and medication admistration trainings for the last full year of employment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Three out four employee records reviewed were missing their current CPR certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

  2. Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “Director confirmed that carbon monoxide has not been tested monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  3. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A 10 month old was sleeping in a restrictive device. NOTE: The infant was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a play yard.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

  8. Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Buddy's Day Care Center

Is Little Buddy's Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 2024.

When was Little Buddy's Day Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Buddy's Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 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 Little Buddy's Day Care Center care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Buddy's Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Buddy's Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Buddy's Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 258-5050 to ask.

What is Little Buddy's Day Care Center's phone number?

(956) 258-5050.

Where is Little Buddy's Day Care Center?

614 E Earling Rd Ste D, San Juan, TX 78589. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Kids Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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