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Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

3220 LIGARDE ST, Laredo TX 78043-5603 · License #1703276 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 72 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jul 2, 2026
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Director
Priscilla Garcia
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Address
3220 LIGARDE ST, Laredo TX 78043-5603 · Directions

Hours

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

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 72 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
7
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.7
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jul 2, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 11, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan

    Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3501(6) · Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

    Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.

    Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

  • 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 Aug 1, 2025

Jul 30, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 17, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.

    Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

  • High

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Jul 27, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 18, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

  • Medium

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.5307(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

Feb 27, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 9, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 1, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.

    Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5315 · Smoke-Detection System Tested

    Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.

    Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.

    Corrected by Sep 8, 2022

  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

Nov 5, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 28, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 18, 2021

Jul 7, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 17, 2024 inspection noted: “Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 18, 2023 inspection noted: “Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.” — what has changed since then?

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