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Little Buddies Child Care Center

Child care center · 315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041-4833 · License 1627357

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 34. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was torn.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know the number of children she was supervising. Children were observed sleeping in two different classrooms. One caregiver was supervising both groups of children.
3 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were two knives on top of the kitchen's counter. Kitchen has a gate diving it from children's classroom. Gate was open. Children were observed to be sleeping in classroom adjacent to the kitchen.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 2025.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director is pending annual training hours in the following topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medications, understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The following training topics were not available for review for one caregiver: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 20 hours of training in the most recent complete annual training year. The following training topics were not available for review: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.
4 746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.
Yes
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Written activity plan was not available for review.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.
3 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know the number of children she was supervising. Children were observed sleeping in two different classrooms. One caregiver was supervising both groups of children.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were two knives on top of the kitchen's counter. Kitchen has a gate diving it from children's classroom. Gate was open. Children were observed to be sleeping in classroom adjacent to the kitchen.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 20 hours of training in the most recent complete annual training year. The following training topics were not available for review: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The following training topics were not available for review for one caregiver: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director is pending annual training hours in the following topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medications, understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was torn.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Written activity plan was not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.
4 746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.
4 746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 2025.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know the number of children she was supervising. Children were observed sleeping in two different classrooms. One caregiver was supervising both groups of children.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director is pending annual training hours in the following topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medications, understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The following training topics were not available for review for one caregiver: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were two knives on top of the kitchen's counter. Kitchen has a gate diving it from children's classroom. Gate was open. Children were observed to be sleeping in classroom adjacent to the kitchen.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.
4 746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Written activity plan was not available for review.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 2025.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director was missing 20 hours of training in the most recent complete annual training year. The following training topics were not available for review: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was torn.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.
4 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.
3 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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