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Little Characters Daycare And Learning Center, LLC

1207 E Bustamante St, Laredo

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · Map

3 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
55
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 4, 2023
Phone
9563378293

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

4High risk
15Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
11Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
    Inspector's note: A crib used by an infant was observed to be manufactured on December 2010. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-09.
  • Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
    Inspector's note: Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have the education requirements on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-16.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Two out of six children's records evaluted did not have an updated health provider statement on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-16.
Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
    Inspector's note: Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have the education requirements on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-16.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
    Inspector's note: A crib used by an infant was observed to be manufactured on December 2010. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-09.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Two out of six children's records evaluted did not have an updated health provider statement on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-16.
Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2025 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-18.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-25.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-18.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
    Inspector's note: The list of children for transportation was not available for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-15.
Oct 29, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 19, 2024 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-21.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
    Inspector's note: Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-21.
  • Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
    Inspector's note: Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-21.
  • Critical Required Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-21.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-21.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
    Inspector's note: Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-21.
Apr 19, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-24.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-22.
  • Critical Notification of Additional Services Offered
    Inspector's note: Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-19.
Aug 28, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
    Inspector's note: Infant daily report was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-12.
Jun 9, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-16.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-12.
Apr 4, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 3, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-04.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-04.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
    Inspector's note: Required postings were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-04.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: Sanitation inspection was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-03.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.