Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center
Licensed Center · Laredo, Webb County, TX · Operation No. 1715632
Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued December 7, 2021. In the state's 60-month public window it has 17 inspections on record with 22 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 7, 2021
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
113 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
603 Shiloh Dr, Laredo, TX 78045-6712
The 60-month record
17
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
22
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 14 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 29, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Inspection | 7 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Report | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
January 28, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire drill was conducted on October 2025.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
January 28, 2026 Standard § 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were last inspected on October 2025.
Corrected: February 4, 2026
December 19, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Employee present at the operation did not have an active background check on file. Note: Employee left the operation during inspection.
Corrected: December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 19, 2023
December 29, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(13) - Written Operational Policies - Enrollment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 16, 2023
December 29, 2022 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 program
Low Verbatim from the agency record
Ten children's records were reviewed. Six records were pending the health statements.
Corrected: January 16, 2023
December 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 9, 2023
December 29, 2022 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Ten children's files were reviewed. Six children were pending updated immunization records. Note: Four children's updated immunization records were provided during inspection.
Corrected: January 16, 2023
June 13, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire drills were last conducted on April 2022.
Corrected: June 14, 2022
June 13, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire inspection was last conducted on 12/22/2020.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
June 13, 2022 Standard § 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire extinguishers wer last serviced on December 2020.
Corrected: June 20, 2022
June 13, 2022 Standard § 746.5537(a)(1) - Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Monthly carbon monoxide tests and monthly fire extinguishers inspections have not been conducted.
Corrected: June 14, 2022
June 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 01/04/2021.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
June 13, 2022 Standard § 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Smoke alarm was last inspected on 11/17/2020.
Corrected: June 27, 2022
June 10, 2022 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants sat on high chairs for longer than 15 minutes, during opening, while waiting for infant caregiver to arrive to the operation.
Corrected: June 29, 2022
June 10, 2022 Standard § 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
One toddler was observed to be sitting down on a high chair for longer than 20 minutes as a form of discipline.
Corrected: June 30, 2022
June 10, 2022 Standard § 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A person authorized to pick up a child, by the child's parent, was not allowed to enter the operation.
Corrected: June 13, 2022
November 19, 2021 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 19, 2021
October 12, 2021 Standard § 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Activity plans were not posted in three classrooms. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
Corrected: October 12, 2021
September 9, 2021 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
After diaper change, caregiver and child were observed not washing their hands. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: September 9, 2021
September 9, 2021 Standard § 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There are two sinks in the infants' room. One is designated for hand washing and one for rinsing bottles. Sink for rinsing bottles was observed being used for hand washing. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: September 9, 2021
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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