# Little Friends L.c. LLC Little Friends L.c. LLC is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Laredo, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 91 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 8002 San Gabriel Dr Ste Ste B101-2-3-114, Laredo, TX 78045 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 91 - License/permit: 1692764 - Operator: not published - Phone: (956) 251-9826 - Hours: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1333233 ## Inspection record 26 findings across 12 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-20 to 2026-08-05); 17 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-07-22 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-05: Annual Sanitation Inspection: The health inspection expired on July 14, 2026. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2026-07-22 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-08-05: 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. (§745.621(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-a-2)) - 2025-09-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-23: 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. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2025-08-19 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-08-26: Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn. (§746.3503(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-a)) - 2025-08-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-08-27: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e)) - 2024-10-10 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device: Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. (§746.2426(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426-a-1)) - 2024-10-10 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: 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. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2024-08-23 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-09: 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. (§746.4403(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4403-a)) - 2024-08-23 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-09-03: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e)) - 2023-11-14 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-15: Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter. (§746.3503(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-a)) - 2023-11-14 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-15: Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach: Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms. (§746.3501(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3501-6)) - 2023-11-14 — Supervision & ratios, Low risk, Correction verified 2024-01-10: 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. (§746.611(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-611-a-1)) - 2023-11-14 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-11-15: 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. (§746.2203(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2203-a)) - 2022-12-07 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-01-10: 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. (§746.501(a)(18)(F); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18-f)) - 2022-12-07 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-12-07: 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. (§746.5537(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5537-a-2)) - …and 11 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Little Feet & Learning Day Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-314262) — 0.22 km, capacity 50 - [Johnson's Daycare & Learning Center #3](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1356600) — 0.33 km, capacity 96 - [Finley Head Start Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-505928) — 0.62 km, capacity 59 - [Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1367942) — 2.33 km, capacity 113 - [Poka Dots Day Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1097896) — 2.34 km, capacity 147 - [Lil' Blooming Stars Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1288127) — 2.45 km, capacity 57 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1333233 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1333233 - us_census_geocoder record 8002 SAN GABRIEL DR STE STE B101-2-3-114|LAREDO|TX|78045 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1692764 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1692764 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-rwfs-scqx~ubrb (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1692764 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 03256-1462 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=03256-1462 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1333233 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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