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Texas records · WEBB County · LAREDO

Little Hearts Child Development Center

Licensed Center in LAREDO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 22, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1521 JACAMAN RD, LAREDO, TX 78041 6185
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 22, 2021
Operation number
1722162
Licensed capacity
76 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 record18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record5
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,299
Citations recorded28
Record coversApril 13, 2022 – June 17, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High19
Medium3
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 22, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1607 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 CaregiversRisk level: Medium High
Two caregivers were observed supervising 37 children during naptime with a specified age group of 2 year olds. Room was out of ratio by 15 children.

Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 13, 20262 citations recorded2 of 622 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was observed to be supervising 6 infants ranging from 6 months to 14 months with a specified age of 0 months to 11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 2 children. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Both infant classrooms combined.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Four out of seven employee training records evaluated did not have the following trainings: abuse and neglect, SBS/SIDS/Child Development, communicable diseases, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 24, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The toilet seat in outdoor playground restroom was observed to be dusty.

Correction verified by the state on April 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was observed to be supervising 9 infants ranging from 6 months to 17 months with a specified age of 12 months to 17 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 children.

Correction verified by the state on April 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 9, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The restrooms in the outdoor playground were observed to be dirty.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. 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
A caregiver was observed supervising children without an active, eligible background check. Note: The caregiver left the operation.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 5, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility OccurrenceRisk level: Medium High
Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation failed to report the operation did not have running water to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.

Correction verified by the state on April 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 21, 20255 citations recorded5 of 664 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Three out of eight children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Five out of eight children records evaluated did not have a health provider statement on file.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a CPR/First Aid certificate.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
The steppingstones in the outdoor playground were observed to be broken.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The restrooms in the outdoor playground and the toddler room were observed to be dirty. Toilets were stained and there were spider webs in the sides of the restroom. The garbage cans were observed to not have a lid making its contents accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 7, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
Parent was not notified immediately after an injury occurred that required immediate medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children ranging from 14 months to 16 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can have with that specified age gorup is 5 children. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Additional caregiver went into the classroom during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 8, 20241 citation recorded1 of 96 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
There was one caregiver supervising 8 children. Specified age group was 12-17 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can have with that specified age group number is 5 children. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Additional caregiver arrived during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 16, 20242 citations recorded2 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
Sanitation inspection has not been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire InspectionRisk level: High
Fire inspection is pending corrections.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 21, 20242 citations recorded2 of 615 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
There was a pre-k child in the infant classroom. Pre-k child is 24 months older than youngest infant present in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Eight children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 8, 20232 citations recorded2 of 694 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Eight children's files were reviewed. Four files were pending updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 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
Eight children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending required health statement.

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

ReportNovember 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 24 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 6, 2022Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Toddler caregiver was observed leaving classroom unsupervised, to open the operation's door, while there was an additional staff member available to open the door.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenRisk level: High
Caregiver roughly grabbed a child by both arms, and used force to sit the child on the floor.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or InstrumentRisk level: High
Caregiver was observed slapping a child's hand.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 29, 20222 citations recorded2 of 536 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
Annual sanitation inspection was last conducted on December 2020.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
Children's products certification form was last completed on January 2021. Note: Recall list was reviewed during inspection and form was completed.

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

AssessmentApril 13, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Day-care administrator?s credential renewal was not submitted to Child Care Regulation before its expiration date.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2022. 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.