Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC
Licensed Center · Laredo, Webb County, TX · Operation No. 1771517
Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC holds a Full Permit issued October 4, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
October 4, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
55 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1207 E Bustamante St, Laredo, TX 78041-5208
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 14 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Inspection | 6 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Inspection | 4 |
Deficiency records
September 11, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 18, 2025
September 11, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
Corrected: September 18, 2025
September 11, 2025 Standard § 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
Corrected: September 15, 2025
September 11, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
Corrected: September 25, 2025
September 19, 2024 Standard § 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
September 19, 2024 Standard § 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
September 19, 2024 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
September 19, 2024 Standard § 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
September 19, 2024 Standard § 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
September 19, 2024 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High Verbatim from the agency record
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
April 19, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
Corrected: April 22, 2024
April 19, 2024 Standard § 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
Corrected: April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
Corrected: June 24, 2024
July 11, 2023 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Infant daily report was not available for review.
Corrected: July 12, 2023
June 9, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
Corrected: June 12, 2023
June 9, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
Corrected: June 16, 2023
April 3, 2023 Standard § 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Required postings were not available for review.
Corrected: April 4, 2023
April 3, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Corrected: April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
Corrected: April 4, 2023
April 3, 2023 Standard § 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 4, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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