Home › TX › Laredo › Little Friends L.C. LLC
Little Friends L.C. LLC
8002 SAN GABRIEL DR STE STE B101-2-3-114, Laredo TX 78045-7144 · License #1692764 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Blanca Aquino
- Phone
- (956) 251-9826
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 8002 SAN GABRIEL DR STE STE B101-2-3-114, Laredo TX 78045-7144 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 91 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was within ratio.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Medium High
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- High
746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
- Medium
746.4403(a) · Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Low
746.611(a)(1) · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
- Medium High
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Medium
746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans
Activity plans in four classrooms only included one opportunity for outdoor play. Activitiy plans in three classrooms did not include the dates and group names. Activity plan was not available for the school age classroom.
Corrected by Nov 20, 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 two classrooms.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
- High
746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Medium
746.501(a)(18)(F) · Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Operational policies were pending information on a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play, local abuse and neglect organizations, hearing and vision requirements, updated immunization records, and field trips.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Medium High
746.5537(a)(2) · Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
- Medium High
746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The operation has a step-2 Clubhouse Climber in the outside playground. The designated play surface has a height of 23 inches. The operation has turf grass, under the equipment.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information
Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
- High
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Medium High
746.631(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Child care operation sign in/sign out log was not maintainted, The last day it was completed was on 11/28/2022, and the sign out time was not documented.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2022
- High
746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
List of the children being transported and emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not included in information carried in transportation vehicle. First aid kit was missing a thermometer. Note: Information was included in transportation binder during inspection.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Medium High
746.5537(a)(3) · Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2021
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Garbage cans in classrooms were uncovered. They did not have a lid. Garbage was accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were inside a closet. It was unlocked. Closet is in school age classroom.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
- Medium
746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans
Activity plans posted in one toddler classroom, and one pre-k classroom were for previous weeks. Activity plan in school age classroom was not available for review.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health environmental inspection was not available for review.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 17, 2025 inspection noted: “One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 19, 2025 inspection noted: “Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 10, 2024 inspection noted: “Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error