Buffies Little Cottage House

Childcare Center|1405 W ILLINOIS AVE, Midland, TX 79701|(432) 559-2108

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1743929
Expires: January 2, 2027
Licensed Capacity: 16 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

32 records

January 15, 2026routine#862305769
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 22, 2025routine#862305768
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
High
Director did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate available for review.
746.1301(a)(4)(A)Corrected 2025-09-05
July 29, 2025routine#862305767
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 16, 2025routine#862305766
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 8, 2025complaint#862386555
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 17, 2025routine#862305765
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 20, 2024routine#862305764
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 18, 2024complaint#862386554
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 6, 2024routine#862305763
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 24, 2024routine#862305762
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 17, 2024routine#862305761
3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
I observed a small caddy of cleaning products on the floor of the bathroom that is used by children. This was corrected when the caddy was moved out of the bathroom.
746.3407(12)Corrected 2024-10-17
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
High
A play yard had a sheet that was jumbled up and did not fit the mattress snug. This was corrected when the sheet was removed from the mattress.
746.2409(a)(1)Corrected 2024-10-17
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
Medium
There are 4 play yards and 8 non-walking infants enrolled.
746.2405(3)Corrected 2024-10-18
October 9, 2024complaint#862386553
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 16, 2024routine#862305760
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 12, 2024complaint#862386552
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 30, 2024routine#862305759
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 18, 2024routine#862305758
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 3, 2024routine#862305757
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
There were 6 infants in the infant room with one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. Over ratio by 2. Corrected at inspection when 2 older infants were moved to the Toddler Room.
746.1601Corrected 2024-04-03
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
One caregiver did not have the required training on file.
746.1309(a)Corrected 2024-04-17
December 13, 2023routine#862305756
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
The operation did not have an updated Fire Inspection Report available for review.
746.5101(a)Corrected 2024-01-30
August 15, 2023routine#862305755
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 1, 2023routine#862305754
6 violations found (6 high severity).
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
High
The staff CPR certification was completed on line and has not been updated to in person training.
746.1315(b)(1)Corrected 2023-08-04
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
High
A child was napping in a restrictive device becuase the child will not sit still. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver released the child.
746.2805(7)Corrected 2023-08-01
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
This standard was reevaluated and continues to be out of compliance. The infant caregiver had six infants ages 4 months to 16 months and the specified age group is 12 - 17 months, which allows 5:1 ratio. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver entered the infant room later.
746.1601Corrected 2023-08-01
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
High
Three new employees recently hired, and left alone with children still do not have at least eight hours of preservice training.
746.1301(a)(3)(A)Corrected 2023-08-18
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
An infant was asleep in a bouncy/rocker seat for 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was prompted to move the infant to the crib.
746.2426(a)(1)Corrected 2023-08-02
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
High
The operatio did not notify parents of a safe sleep deficiency incurred on 7/19/23 within five days of the deficiency, 724/23. The deficiency was shown delinquent on 7/26/23.
746.311(a)Corrected 2023-08-01
July 19, 2023routine#862305753
7 violations found (5 high, 2 medium severity).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
A caregiver with four infants had an addtional three year old child in the room. Specified age group is 0-11 months which allows 4:1 ratio. This was corrected at inspection when the older child was moved to the toddler class.
746.1601Corrected 2023-07-19
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
An infant was asleep in a bouncy/rocker seat for 15 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was prompted to move the infant to the crib.
746.2426(a)(1)Corrected 2023-07-26
Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Medium
Four children did not have current immunizations in their files.
746.623(1)(A)Corrected 2023-07-28
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
High
The staff CPR certification was completed online.
746.1315(b)(1)Corrected 2023-08-02
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
A child ran down the hall from the preschool room to the toddler room without supervision to talk to a staff. The infant caregiver left the infant room to close the door to an adjoined room.
746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2023-07-19
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
High
Three new employees recently hired, and left alone with children do not have at least eight hours of preservice training.
746.1301(a)(3)(A)Corrected 2023-07-26
Required Personnel Records
Medium
Personnel records are missing various required records, affidavis, receipt of operational/personnel policies.
746.901Corrected 2023-07-26
March 29, 2023routine#862305752
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 9, 2023routine#862305751
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 5, 2023complaint#862386551
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 24, 2023routine#862305750
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 22, 2023complaint#862386550
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a three-month-old infant was allowed to sleep in a bouncy/rocking seat.
746.2426(a)(1)Corrected 2023-03-29
December 14, 2022routine#862305749
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 14, 2022routine#862305748
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Medium
The Tv was on a movie during nap time.
746.2207(c)(4)Corrected 2022-11-14
November 3, 2022complaint#862386549
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Notification of Additional Services Offered
High
This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance. The operation staff added a transportation service prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.
746.301(7)Corrected 2022-12-13
October 20, 2022routine#862305747
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 26, 2022routine#862305746
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 14, 2022routine#862305745
4 violations found (4 high severity).
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
High
There is not a hand washing sink in the diaper changing room in the 18 - 24 month classroom.
746.3503(d)Corrected 2022-06-17
Annual Sanitation Inspection
High
The operation has not had an initial inspection.
746.3401(a)Corrected 2022-06-24
Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
High
The operation has climbing geometric dome on the playground, which poses risk of injury to children.
746.4603(2)Corrected 2022-06-17
Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
High
The operation uses gas for water heater and has not had a gas line test conducted.
746.5403(a)Corrected 2022-07-01

Availability

16 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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