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Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

Child care center · 3220 LIGARDE ST, Laredo, TX 78043-5603 · License 1703276

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 72. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (120)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
3	—	746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.	—
4	—	746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.	—
4	—	746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.	—
4	—	746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.	—
4	—	746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.	—
2	—	746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.	—
3	—	746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.	—
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	—	746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.	—
3	—	746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.	—
4	—	746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.	—
3	—	746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.	—
4	—	746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.	—
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	—	746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.	—
4	—	746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.	—
2	—	746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.	—
4	—	746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.	—
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	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.	—
2	—	746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.	—
3	—	746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.	—
4	—	746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.	—
3	—	746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.	—
4	—	746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.	—
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	—	746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.	—
2	—	746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.	—
3	—	746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.	—
4	—	746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.	—
4	—	746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.	—
4	—	746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.	—
3	—	746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.	—
2	—	746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.	—
4	—	746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.	—
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	—	746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.	—
4	—	746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.	—
3	—	746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.	—
3	—	746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.	—
3	—	746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.	—
3	—	746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.	—
4	—	746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.	—
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	—	746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.	—
4	—	746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.	—
4	—	746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.	—
2	—	746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.	—
4	—	746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.	—
4	—	746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.	—
4	—	746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.	—
3	—	746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.	—
4	—	746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.	—
5	—	746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.	—
4	—	746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.	—
4	—	746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.	—

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

Inspections (40)

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

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