Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

Licensed Center in LAREDO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 5, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3220 LIGARDE ST, LAREDO, TX 78043 5603
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 5, 2021
Operation number: 1703276
Licensed capacity: 72 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,616
Citations recorded	16
Record covers	November 3, 2021 – July 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	9
Medium	3
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 2, 20262 citations recorded2 of 1,044 standards cited at this visit

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low

Six employee's files were reviewed. Three employee files were pending affidavit 2912.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

CPSC form was last completed on May 2025. Note: It was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 11, 20255 citations recorded5 of 327 standards cited at this visit

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium

Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High

Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 17, 20242 citations recorded2 of 934 standards cited at this visit

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on July 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 18, 20233 citations recorded3 of 324 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 88 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 1, 20224 citations recorded4 of 890 standards cited at this visit

746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System TestedRisk level: Medium High

Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.

Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 5, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 3, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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