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Champions Christian Academy
4020 SANTA MARIA AVE, Laredo TX 78041-4208 · License #1725289 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Nahomy Gutierrez
- Phone
- (956) 791-3020
- Website
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- Address
- 4020 SANTA MARIA AVE, Laredo TX 78041-4208 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 68 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium
746.501(a)(26) · Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operational policies did not have information in abuse and neglect, health checks, and vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on September 23, 2024.
Corrected by May 21, 2026
- Medium High
746.5315 · Smoke-Detection System Tested
The electric smoke detection system was last tested on January 29, 2025.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
- Medium
746.4803 · Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The caterpillar did not have the 6ft of use zone all around and the caterpillar was broken.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill is being conducted monthly but the exit time is over 3 minutes.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Medium High
746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
- Medium High
746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four files were evaluated. One file was missing the admission form, including emergency contacts.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Medium
746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four children's records were reviewed. Four files were pending the health statement.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was conducted on November 04th, 2022.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Medium
746.2205(a)(1) · Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
There were four classrooms being used during inspection. In the infant classroom, the activity plan did not have the date. In a second classroom, the activity plan was not for the current week.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- Medium
746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There were three children in the infant class. The feeding instruction form for one child was not available for review. Two forms were last updated on August 2023.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Medium
746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for two employees were not available for review.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted and approved by the fire department on August 23, 2023.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Four employee files were reviewed. One employee was missing 10 hours of preservice training.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Medium High
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in infant classroom is torn. It has a two inch opening.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- High
746.613(a) · Required Immunizations
Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were did not have an immunization record. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- High
746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Classroom caregiver was observed to step out of the classroom, leaving a group of 5 children unattended inside the classroom.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Medium
746.2206(1) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans did not include outdoor activities. Activity plans for the current week were not posted in three out five classrooms.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2023
- Medium
746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for infants were not available for review.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Medium High
746.3501(6) · Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in three classrooms.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Four employee files were reviewed. Annual training for Director and one caregiver was not available for review.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection, one caregiver was observed supervising an infant group consisting of 5 children. The Specified Age Group was 0-11 months. Two caregivers are required to supervise the group. The second caregiver had stepped out of the classroom, leaving the child/caregiver ratio deficient. Note: It was corrected during inspection when the second caregiver returned to the classroom.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Medium High
746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash can containing diapers was uncovered in infants' room. Trash cans in restroom used by children were uncovered.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
- High
746.2426 · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants ages 7 months and 10 months were observed sleeping in bouncers. Note: Infants were moved to cribs during inspection.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- High
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Three individuals were observed supervising children in the infant, K2, and K4 classrooms did not have active, eligible background checks on file. Individual in the infant classroom was counted in child/caregiver ratio. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Individuals left the operation during inspection.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Medium High
746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed their First Aid/CPR training 100 % online. The training did not included practice on manikins.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2022
- Medium Low
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were pending the required employment affidavit.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2022
- Medium High
746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There was a slide in the outside playground, with a platform of 22 inches with no surfacing. Note: It was corrected during inspection by moving the slide to the area of the playground that has unitary surfacing.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
- Medium High
746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets in two clasrroms were observed to be uncovered.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
- Medium High
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Outdoor activity space is not ready for use by children. The space has clutter and there is not a clear path to access the outdoor space without having to use the parking lot area.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- Medium High
746.501(a)(8) · Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation does not have the following on their operational policies: -Procedures for parental notifications -Suspension and expulsion of children -Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old -Hearing and vision screening requirements -Enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes -Water activities -Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter including (A) - (F) -How the parent may access the minimum standards online -Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website -Your emergency preparedness plan -Your provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. -Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including (A) - (E) -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Inform the parents that they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval, and -Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 24, 2026 inspection noted: “The operational policies did not have information in abuse and neglect, health checks, and vaccine preventable diseases for employees.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 19, 2025 inspection noted: “The caterpillar did not have the 6ft of use zone all around and the caterpillar was broken.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 19, 2024 inspection noted: “Four files were evaluated. One file was missing the admission form, including emergency contacts.” — what has changed since then?
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