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Little Cougars Preschool

290 County Road 734, Buna, TX 776125.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
year first permitted
2022
Call (409) 994-8008Directions

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About Little Cougars Preschool

Little Cougars Preschool is a licensed child care center in Buna, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 18, 2022, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity87 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Cougars Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jasper County has a median price of $129 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.
Jasper County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$121
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$118
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$105

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 Cougars Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
87 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1745856
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 17 visits
  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A Caregiver with a provisional background check was supervising children alone. The caregivers conditional status does not allow for them to be alone with children at this time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “The screen in the 1 year old classroom was on with children under the age of two present.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  4. May 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing

      “Parents were not informed in writing that dogs were present at the facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

  10. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver with a pending background check was left in charge of a group of children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 8, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Cougars Preschool

Is Little Cougars Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 18, 2022.

When was Little Cougars Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Cougars Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Cougars Preschool care for?

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

Does Little Cougars Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Cougars Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Cougars Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 994-8008 to ask.

What is Little Cougars Preschool's phone number?

(409) 994-8008.

Where is Little Cougars Preschool?

290 County Road 734, Buna, TX 77612. The nearest other daycare we list is KD Kiddie Care, 1.4 miles away.

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