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Little Buddies Child Care Center

315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo TX 78041-4833 · License #1627357 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 34 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 14, 2026
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Director
Maria Torres
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Address
315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo TX 78041-4833 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 34 children
12
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
9
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 14, 2026 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • 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

Jan 21, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

May 13, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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

May 13, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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

Jun 7, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 17, 2023 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • 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

Jul 1, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 6, 2022 — Inspection
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • 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

Mar 3, 2022 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

Jul 29, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 27, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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

  1. 1The Apr 14, 2026 inspection noted: “The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 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?
  3. 3The May 13, 2025 inspection noted: “The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error