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The Buddy Club

Uvalde, TX 78801 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$120
year first permitted
2017

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About The Buddy Club

The Buddy Club is a licensed group home daycare in Uvalde, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 18, 2017, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 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
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Buddy Club has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Uvalde County has a median price of $120 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.
Uvalde County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$130
Home daycare$120

Toddler

Center$124
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$122
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$112

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 The Buddy Club

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1653780
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A television on a shelf was not secured to shelf or wall.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours

      “The primary caregiver did not have records available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

  3. Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction

      “2 caregivers were missing required trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

  4. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing

      “The outdoor/indoor play section in the operational policies did not contain the duration of the outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months

      “The primary caregiver did not receive child maltreatment training for the 2021-2022 training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.401(a)(6) - Posting Requirements-Licensing Notices

      “The permit renewal posted expired May 18, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months

      “Two caregivers did not take child maltreatment during the 2021-2022 training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022

  6. Dec 29, 2021InspectionNo 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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Uvalde, TX 78801 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about The Buddy Club

Is The Buddy Club licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 18, 2017.

When was The Buddy Club last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Buddy Club had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 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 The Buddy Club care for?

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

Does The Buddy Club accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Buddy Club's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Buddy Club cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 279-6731 to ask.

What is The Buddy Club's phone number?

(830) 279-6731.

Where is The Buddy Club?

Uvalde, TX 78801. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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