Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · WEBB County · LAREDO

Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center

Licensed Center in LAREDO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 7, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
603 SHILOH DR, LAREDO, TX 78045 6712
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
December 7, 2021
Operation number
1715632
Licensed capacity
113 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,940
Citations recorded19
Record coversNovember 19, 2021 – January 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High4
Medium High12
Medium2
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 28, 20262 citations recorded2 of 836 standards cited at this visit
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were last inspected on October 2025.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The fire drill was conducted on October 2025.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 433 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 829 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 19, 20232 citations recorded2 of 495 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver was observed supervising 12 children ranging from ages 12 months to 17 months. Note: By the end of the inspection, there were two caregivers supervising the group of children.

Correction verified by the state on January 2, 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
Employee present at the operation did not have an active background check on file. Note: Employee left the operation during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 477 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 246 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 29, 20224 citations recorded4 of 606 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Block fence surrounding the toddler playground is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Fence is not stable. There were 2 cleaning toilet bowl chemical bottles in the cabinets under the sink in two restrooms. Cabinets were not locked. Restrooms are used by children. Note: Chemicals were removed during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low
Ten children's records were reviewed. Six records were pending the health statements.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(13) - Written Operational Policies - EnrollmentRisk level: Medium
Operational policies are pending the following information: enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes; promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity; procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, and access the HHSC website; information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; and preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Ten children's files were reviewed. Six children were pending updated immunization records. Note: Four children's updated immunization records were provided during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 13, 20227 citations recorded7 of 586 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Four infants were in a combined group with 10 additional children over the age 18 months, under the supervision of one caregiver, during opening of the center.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 01/04/2021.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5537(a)(1) - Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Monthly carbon monoxide tests and monthly fire extinguishers inspections have not been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System TestedRisk level: Medium High
Smoke alarm was last inspected on 11/17/2020.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High
Fire extinguishers wer last serviced on December 2020.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
Fire drills were last conducted on April 2022.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 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 12/22/2020.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 10, 20223 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All TimesRisk level: Medium
A person authorized to pick up a child, by the child's parent, was not allowed to enter the operation.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
Two infants sat on high chairs for longer than 15 minutes, during opening, while waiting for infant caregiver to arrive to the operation.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
One toddler was observed to be sitting down on a high chair for longer than 20 minutes as a form of discipline.

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 19, 20211 citation recorded1 of 417 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Ten children records were reviewed. Three records were missing updated immunization records. Note: it was corrected at inspection. Updated immunization records were provided by parents to operation during inspection.

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

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.