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Childcare center · Laredo, TX
Poka Dots Day Care
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: 503 SHILOH DR, Laredo, TX 78045
County: Webb County
Phone: (956) 568-1299
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 147 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1503518
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 5, 2013
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1503518 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 6 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 5)
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 October 3, 2022 to September 2, 2026, newest first: 12 visits and 14 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 2, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2026 · Correction verified: September 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of ten employee records evaluated did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate on file.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2026 · Correction verified: September 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The health inspection was last conducted on May 27, 2025.
September 5, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 12, 2025 · Correction verified: September 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
October 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 18, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
September 6, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 9, 2024 · Correction verified: October 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 6, 2024 · Correction verified: October 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
July 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 29, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
September 29, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2023 · Correction verified: November 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2023 · Correction verified: November 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
March 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2023 · Correction verified: February 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
October 3, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 5, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2022 · Correction verified: October 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
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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.