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Little Buddies Child Care Center
315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo TX 78041-4833 · License #1627357 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Maria Torres
- Phone
- (956) 726-3987
- conytusa@yahoo.com
- Website
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- Address
- 315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo TX 78041-4833 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 34 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
- Medium High
746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- Medium Low
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.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- Medium
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.
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by May 20, 2025
- Medium High
746.3901(2) · Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Medium High
746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
Corrected by May 27, 2024
- Medium
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.
Corrected by May 27, 2024
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Medium High
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was torn.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- High
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.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Medium
746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans
Written activity plan was not available for review.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
- Medium High
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.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Medium High
746.5307(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Medium
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
Corrected by Jun 8, 2022
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- High
746.5319 · Smoke Detectors Testing
Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
- Medium Low
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.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2022
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- Medium
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.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 14, 2026 inspection noted: “The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 21, 2026 inspection noted: “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 employ…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 13, 2025 inspection noted: “The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.” — what has changed since then?
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