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

Texas records · WEBB County · LAREDO

Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC

Licensed Center in LAREDO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 4, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1207 E BUSTAMANTE ST, LAREDO, TX 78041 5208
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 4, 2023
Operation number
1771517
Licensed capacity
55 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 record11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits5,045
Citations recorded23
Record coversApril 3, 2023 – September 9, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High4
Medium High15
Medium4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 9, 20263 citations recorded3 of 649 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Two out of six children's records evaluted did not have an updated health provider statement on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High
Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have the education requirements on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal RulesRisk level: High
A crib used by an infant was observed to be manufactured on December 2010.

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

InspectionJuly 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 11, 20254 citations recorded4 of 619 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
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.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 19, 20246 citations recorded6 of 653 standards cited at this visit
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work SpaceRisk level: Medium High
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of FoodRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.

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

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces UsedRisk level: Medium High
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 19, 20243 citations recorded3 of 598 standards cited at this visit
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services OfferedRisk level: High
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.

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

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 473 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 11, 20231 citation recorded1 of 218 standards cited at this visit
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High
Infant daily report was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 9, 20232 citations recorded2 of 569 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 3, 20234 citations recorded4 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation DiagramRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023.

746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & PublicRisk level: Medium
Required postings were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2023. 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.