Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center
Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Freer, TX, licensed for up to 38 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 6). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Duval County and better than 36% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The operational policies were missing information in abuse and neglect (methods and prevention techniques and coordination with organizations), criteria used to determine when it is safe for outdoor play, and inclusive services for children with special needs.
One out of four records did not have on file the education qualifications.
Garbage can in restroom used by children was uncovered. There were cleaning chemicals within children's reach on the counter next to the sink and inside an unlocked cabinet under the sink, in the toddler's room.
There was an employee at the operation without an active background check on file. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection, and employee left the operation.
Diaper changing supplies were within chidren's reach in the toddler's classroom.
Infant activity plan was not available for review.
About this center
Common questions
Does Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center’s hours?
7:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Freer, is $35.20 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 24, 2023: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Duval County?
It is #5 of 6 centers in Duval County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 36% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Bucks Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?
Nov 14, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1367366 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.