17 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2021.
Annual Sanitation Inspection: The health inspection expired on July 14, 2026.
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone: A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was within ratio.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
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Unlock in the report| Aug 19, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 9 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | §746.3401(a) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Annual Sanitation Inspection: The health inspection expired on July 14, 2026. |
| Jul 22, 2026 | §745.621(a)(2) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone: A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check. |
| Sep 17, 2025 | §746.1601 Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was within ratio. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | §746.3503(a) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | §746.1309(e) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Documented Annual Training- Required Content: One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication. |
| Oct 10, 2024 | §746.2426(a)(1) Other | High risk | Corrected | Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device: Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. |
| Oct 10, 2024 | §746.1601 Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection. |
| Aug 23, 2024 | §746.4403(a) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium risk | Corrected | Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area: The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink. |
| Aug 23, 2024 | §746.1309(e) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Documented Annual Training- Required Content: Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | §746.3503(a) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | §746.3501(6) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach: Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | §746.611(a)(1) Supervision & ratios | Low risk | Corrected | Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program: Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | §746.2203(a) Facilities & equipment | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Activity Plans: Activity plans in four classrooms only included one opportunity for outdoor play. Activitiy plans in three classrooms did not include the dates and group names. Activity plan was not available for the school age classroom. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §746.501(a)(18)(F) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather: Operational policies were pending information on a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play, local abuse and neglect organizations, hearing and vision requirements, updated immunization records, and field trips. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §746.5537(a)(2) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly: Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §746.5617(a)(2) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information: List of the children being transported and emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not included in information carried in transportation vehicle. First aid kit was missing a thermometer. Note: Information was included in transportation binder during inspection. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §746.603(a)(2) Safety hazards | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records - Admission Information: Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §746.2207(a) Records, permits & program | Medium risk | Corrected | Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §746.631(a) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System: Child care operation sign in/sign out log was not maintainted, The last day it was completed was on 11/28/2022, and the sign out time was not documented. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §746.4901(a) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing: The operation has a step-2 Clubhouse Climber in the outside playground. The designated play surface has a height of 23 inches. The operation has turf grass, under the equipment. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §745.641 Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | §746.5625(a) Other | High risk | Corrected | Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle: Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm. |
| Dec 20, 2021 | §746.3407 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: Garbage cans in classrooms were uncovered. They did not have a lid. Garbage was accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were inside a closet. It was unlocked. Closet is in school age classroom. |
| Dec 20, 2021 | §746.3401(a) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Annual Sanitation Inspection: Health environmental inspection was not available for review. |
| Dec 20, 2021 | §746.2203(a) Facilities & equipment | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Activity Plans: Activity plans posted in one toddler classroom, and one pre-k classroom were for previous weeks. Activity plan in school age classroom was not available for review. |
| Dec 20, 2021 | §746.5537(a)(3) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation: Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Feet & Learning Day Care Center Laredo, 78045 | Child care center | — | 50 | No records | — | 0.2 km |
| Johnson's Daycare & Learning Center #3 Laredo, 78045 | Child care center | — | 96 | No records | — | 0.3 km |
| Finley Head Start Center Laredo, 78045 | Child care center | — | 59 | No records | — | 0.6 km |
| Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center Laredo, 78045 | Child care center | — | 113 | No records | — | 2.3 km |
| Poka Dots Day Care Laredo, 78045 | Child care center | — | 147 | No records | — | 2.3 km |
| Lil' Blooming Stars Learning Center Laredo, 78041 | Child care center | — | 57 | No records | — | 2.5 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1333233 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 8002 SAN GABRIEL DR STE STE … | location Census Geocoder Non_Exact match: 8002 SAN GABRIEL DR, LAREDO, TX, 78045 | Corroborated | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1692764 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX | row-rwfs-scqx~ubrb | monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart | Historical | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_tda_cacfp_centers TX | 03256-1462 | mealpreparationmethod, foodservicevendorname, enrolled_by_eligibility | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832748 | Verified | Aug 5, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832747 | Verified | Jul 22, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832746 | Verified | Sep 23, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832745 | Verified | Sep 17, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832744 | Verified | Aug 19, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers, tx_twc_ccs_facilities, tx_tda_cacfp_centers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.