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Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center

603 SHILOH DR, Laredo TX 78045-6712 · License #1715632 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 113 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 28, 2026
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Director
Michelle Garcia
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Address
603 SHILOH DR, Laredo TX 78045-6712 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-07:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill ClassesPart Time CareTransportation to/from School

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 113 children
4
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
4
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.4
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 28, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5537(a)(2) · Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were last inspected on October 2025.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    The fire drill was conducted on October 2025.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

May 23, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 16, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 4, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 21, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 29, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 2, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 19, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    Employee present at the operation did not have an active background check on file. Note: Employee left the operation during inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    One caregiver was observed supervising 12 children ranging from ages 12 months to 17 months. Note: By the end of the inspection, there were two caregivers supervising the group of children.

    Corrected by Dec 19, 2023

Sep 8, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 23, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 15, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 29, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Ten children's files were reviewed. Six children were pending updated immunization records. Note: Four children's updated immunization records were provided during inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 16, 2023

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(13) · Written Operational Policies - Enrollment

    Operational policies are pending the following information: enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes; promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity; procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, and access the HHSC website; information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; and preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.

    Corrected by Jan 16, 2023

  • 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

    Ten children's records were reviewed. Six records were pending the health statements.

    Corrected by Jan 16, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Block fence surrounding the toddler playground is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Fence is not stable. There were 2 cleaning toilet bowl chemical bottles in the cabinets under the sink in two restrooms. Cabinets were not locked. Restrooms are used by children. Note: Chemicals were removed during inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

Jun 30, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 13, 2022 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    Four infants were in a combined group with 10 additional children over the age 18 months, under the supervision of one caregiver, during opening of the center.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 01/04/2021.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2022

  • High

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

    Fire inspection was last conducted on 12/22/2020.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5537(a)(1) · Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually

    Monthly carbon monoxide tests and monthly fire extinguishers inspections have not been conducted.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5315 · Smoke-Detection System Tested

    Smoke alarm was last inspected on 11/17/2020.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    Fire extinguishers wer last serviced on December 2020.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Fire drills were last conducted on April 2022.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2022

Nov 19, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Ten children records were reviewed. Three records were missing updated immunization records. Note: it was corrected at inspection. Updated immunization records were provided by parents to operation during inspection.

    Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

Oct 12, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan

    Activity plans were not posted in three classrooms. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2021

Sep 9, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    After diaper change, caregiver and child were observed not washing their hands. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    There are two sinks in the infants' room. One is designated for hand washing and one for rinsing bottles. Sink for rinsing bottles was observed being used for hand washing. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2021

Aug 24, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 29, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    Infant classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. There were six children under supervision of one caregiver. The specified age of the children in the group is 12-17 months. Note: it was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 28, 2026 inspection noted: “Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were last inspected on October 2025.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 19, 2023 inspection noted: “Employee present at the operation did not have an active background check on file. Note: Employee left the operation during inspection.” — what has changed since then?

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