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Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC

Child care center · 1207 E BUSTAMANTE ST, Laredo, TX 78041-5208 · License 1771517

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 55. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (160)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
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.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily report was not available for review.
5 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
4 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
3 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Required postings were not available for review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
3 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Required postings were not available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily report was not available for review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
4 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
4 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
5 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily report was not available for review.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.
5 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
4 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
4 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
4 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
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.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
3 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Required postings were not available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
4 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
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.
4 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily report was not available for review.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
4 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
5 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
3 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Required postings were not available for review.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
4 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
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.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily report was not available for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
3 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Required postings were not available for review.
4 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
4 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
5 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.

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

Inspections (48)

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

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