Kristen Moran
Baird, TX 79504 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Buffalos
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Little Buffalos
Little Buffalos is a licensed child care center in Cross Plains, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 2024, for up to 42 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 6 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Buffalos has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Callahan County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$102
State record
Inspection reports for Little Buffalos
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1763584
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Dec 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“2 caregivers were lacking training in required topics.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A water hose was unwound in the walk way to the outdoor area causing a possible tripping hazard. This was corrected at inspection when the water hose was removed bringing the operation into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation had not conducted a fire drill since October 30, 2025. The operation conducted a fire drill during the inspection and documented it, bringing the operation into compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregiver files reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR certifications.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation has a daily and monthly checklist however they are not utlizing this and keeping documentation of this. The last checlist for buildiing, grounds and playground was completed in October 2023. This was corrected at inpection when Director completed a thorough walk through of the operation and documented this using the building and grounds checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
“When I arrived two classes were combined together waking up from naptime. The youngest child was 15 months old and the oldest child was 5 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation was utilizing a daily grounds checklist but has not utilized this since July 12, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
- Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 7-month-old infant was was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket and intant toys. This was corrected when the blanket and toys were removed during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
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Apr 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The toilets had dried urine around the base, there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms, the sinks were dirty.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
Mar 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The daily sign in sheets shows 5 children in the toddler group, and 7 on the preschool class. There were only a total of 11 children in care. The sign in sheets for the 13th were missing for the preschool class.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023
Mar 16, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The operation did not have a policy in place that all caregivers knew and were following for taking children outside based on weather conditions. Therefore, children were not being provided proper outdoor play opportunities as shown on the activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
“During this investigation, it was determined that the operation is routinely exceeding the room capacity of 7 children. This was corrected during inspection dated 4-6-23, when the operation was advised of the rules regarding room capacity.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A tv was on a shelf in a classroom and was not achcored. This was fixed during the inspection when the tv was removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Based on records reviewed, staff's pre-service training did not meet the requirements of mimimum standards. What training was provided, was presented by a person not qualified to present the training per 746.1317.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“Based on observations and interviews with staff, activity plans are not being followed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“A caregiver did not have a high school diploma, GED or certificate of completion. This was cited under 746.201(9). The caregiver was sent home pending completion of this requirement.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“It was determined that 2 school aged children, who are homeschooled are at the operation daily, and are allowed to be in the school age classroom unsupervised on a regular basis.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“As a result of this investigation, it was determined the operation knowingly hired an employee as a caregiver who did not have a high school diploma or GED as required in 746.1107, and allowed the employee to perform caregiver duties with and without supervision of a qualified caregiver. The operation created a high school diploma in the caregivers name to keep in the file in an attempt to satisfy standard 746.1107 pending the caregiver meeting standard 746.1107 at a later date.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During the investigation it was determined that the operation had a caregiver providing unsupervised care while the caregiver has provisional conditions attached to the background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
- Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Buffalos
Is Little Buffalos licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 2024.
When was Little Buffalos last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Buffalos had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Buffalos care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Buffalos accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Buffalos' 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 Buffalos cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 268-9930 to ask.
What is Little Buffalos' phone number?
(254) 268-9930.
Where is Little Buffalos?
832 N Avenue E, Cross Plains, TX 76443. The nearest other daycare we list is Kristen Moran, 16.5 miles away.