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Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center
603 SHILOH DR, Laredo TX 78045-6712 · License #1715632 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Michelle Garcia
- Phone
- (956) 701-3073
- Website
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- Address
- 603 SHILOH DR, Laredo TX 78045-6712 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 113 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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?
- 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?
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