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Childcare center · Laredo, TX
Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC
A licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1207 E BUSTAMANTE ST, Laredo, TX 78041
County: Webb County
Phone: (956) 337-8293
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 55 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1771517
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 4, 2023
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 9, Medium 3)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from April 3, 2023 to September 9, 2026, newest first: 12 visits and 23 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 9, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2026 · Correction verified: September 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of six children's records evaluted did not have an updated health provider statement on file.
746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 9, 2026 · Correction verified: September 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A crib used by an infant was observed to be manufactured on December 2010.
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2026 · Correction verified: September 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have the education requirements on file.
July 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 20, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
September 11, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reaction, administering medication, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and transportation trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the transportation training.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2025 · Correction verified: October 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
October 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 19, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant daily report was missing the following information: times and amount of food consumed, times of diaper changes, infant's general mood for the day, and a brief summary of the activities in which the infant participated.
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
April 19, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2024 · Correction verified: May 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2024 · Correction verified: April 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 24, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
August 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 11, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2023 · Correction verified: July 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant daily report was not available for review.
June 9, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2023 · Correction verified: June 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: July 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
April 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 3, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2023 · Correction verified: April 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 3, 2023 · Correction verified: April 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2023 · Correction verified: April 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Required postings were not available for review.
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2023 · Correction verified: April 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was missing the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.