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Little Friends L.C. LLC

Child care center · 8002 SAN GABRIEL DR STE STE B101-2-3-114, Laredo, TX 78045-7144 · License 1692764

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 91. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (192)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
List of the children being transported and emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not included in information carried in transportation vehicle. First aid kit was missing a thermometer. Note: Information was included in transportation binder during inspection.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans posted in one toddler classroom, and one pre-k classroom were for previous weeks. Activity plan in school age classroom was not available for review.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Garbage cans in classrooms were uncovered. They did not have a lid. Garbage was accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were inside a closet. It was unlocked. Closet is in school age classroom.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans in four classrooms only included one opportunity for outdoor play. Activitiy plans in three classrooms did not include the dates and group names. Activity plan was not available for the school age classroom.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was within ratio.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Child care operation sign in/sign out log was not maintainted, The last day it was completed was on 11/28/2022, and the sign out time was not documented.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health environmental inspection was not available for review.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Operational policies were pending information on a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play, local abuse and neglect organizations, hearing and vision requirements, updated immunization records, and field trips.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The operation has a step-2 Clubhouse Climber in the outside playground. The designated play surface has a height of 23 inches. The operation has turf grass, under the equipment.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans in four classrooms only included one opportunity for outdoor play. Activitiy plans in three classrooms did not include the dates and group names. Activity plan was not available for the school age classroom.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was within ratio.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health environmental inspection was not available for review.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Garbage cans in classrooms were uncovered. They did not have a lid. Garbage was accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were inside a closet. It was unlocked. Closet is in school age classroom.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The operation has a step-2 Clubhouse Climber in the outside playground. The designated play surface has a height of 23 inches. The operation has turf grass, under the equipment.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Operational policies were pending information on a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play, local abuse and neglect organizations, hearing and vision requirements, updated immunization records, and field trips.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans posted in one toddler classroom, and one pre-k classroom were for previous weeks. Activity plan in school age classroom was not available for review.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
List of the children being transported and emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not included in information carried in transportation vehicle. First aid kit was missing a thermometer. Note: Information was included in transportation binder during inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Child care operation sign in/sign out log was not maintainted, The last day it was completed was on 11/28/2022, and the sign out time was not documented.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health environmental inspection was not available for review.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
List of the children being transported and emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not included in information carried in transportation vehicle. First aid kit was missing a thermometer. Note: Information was included in transportation binder during inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The operation has a step-2 Clubhouse Climber in the outside playground. The designated play surface has a height of 23 inches. The operation has turf grass, under the equipment.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans in four classrooms only included one opportunity for outdoor play. Activitiy plans in three classrooms did not include the dates and group names. Activity plan was not available for the school age classroom.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Operational policies were pending information on a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play, local abuse and neglect organizations, hearing and vision requirements, updated immunization records, and field trips.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Child care operation sign in/sign out log was not maintainted, The last day it was completed was on 11/28/2022, and the sign out time was not documented.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Garbage cans in classrooms were uncovered. They did not have a lid. Garbage was accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were inside a closet. It was unlocked. Closet is in school age classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was within ratio.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans posted in one toddler classroom, and one pre-k classroom were for previous weeks. Activity plan in school age classroom was not available for review.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans in four classrooms only included one opportunity for outdoor play. Activitiy plans in three classrooms did not include the dates and group names. Activity plan was not available for the school age classroom.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
List of the children being transported and emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not included in information carried in transportation vehicle. First aid kit was missing a thermometer. Note: Information was included in transportation binder during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Garbage cans in classrooms were uncovered. They did not have a lid. Garbage was accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were inside a closet. It was unlocked. Closet is in school age classroom.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was within ratio.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review.
3 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Operational policies were pending information on a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play, local abuse and neglect organizations, hearing and vision requirements, updated immunization records, and field trips.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans posted in one toddler classroom, and one pre-k classroom were for previous weeks. Activity plan in school age classroom was not available for review.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Child care operation sign in/sign out log was not maintainted, The last day it was completed was on 11/28/2022, and the sign out time was not documented.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The operation has a step-2 Clubhouse Climber in the outside playground. The designated play surface has a height of 23 inches. The operation has turf grass, under the equipment.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health environmental inspection was not available for review.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
List of the children being transported and emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not included in information carried in transportation vehicle. First aid kit was missing a thermometer. Note: Information was included in transportation binder during inspection.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans in four classrooms only included one opportunity for outdoor play. Activitiy plans in three classrooms did not include the dates and group names. Activity plan was not available for the school age classroom.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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