Licensed child care center · public record
Little Friends L.C. LLC
Laredo, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.
5 state inspections, last 2 years
26 deficiencies on the state’s summary
17 high or medium-high risk
August 5, 2026 most recent inspection
The operation
- Type
- Licensed child care center
- State permit
- Full Permit, issued January 13, 2020
- Capacity
- 91 children
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- Conditions on the permit
- No
- Corrective action listed
- No
- Adverse action listed
- No
- Temporarily closed
- No
- State operation number
- 1692764
Where
8002 San Gabriel Dr Ste Ste B101-2-3-114
Laredo, TX 78045
Deficiencies by risk level
The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.
Citations on the record
Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 26.
| Inspection | Risk | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | Medium High | 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection State’s note: “The health inspection expired on July 14, 2026.” |
| July 22, 2026 | High | 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone State’s note: “A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.” |
| September 17, 2025 | Medium High | 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children State’s note: “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.” |
| August 19, 2025 | Medium | 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content State’s note: “One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.” |
| August 19, 2025 | Medium High | 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface State’s note: “Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.” |
| October 10, 2024 | High | 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device State’s note: “Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.” |
| October 10, 2024 | Medium High | 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children State’s note: “One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.” |
| August 23, 2024 | Medium | 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content State’s note: “Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.” |
| August 23, 2024 | Medium | 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area State’s note: “The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.” |
| November 14, 2023 | Medium High | 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface State’s note: “Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.” |
| November 14, 2023 | Medium High | 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach State’s note: “Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms.” |
| November 14, 2023 | Medium | 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans State’s note: “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.” |
| November 14, 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 State’s note: “Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.” |
| December 7, 2022 | Medium High | 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly State’s note: “Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.” |
| December 7, 2022 | Medium | 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather State’s note: “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.” |
| December 7, 2022 | High | 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation State’s note: “Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.” |
| December 7, 2022 | Medium | 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two State’s note: “Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.” |
| December 7, 2022 | Medium High | 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing State’s note: “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.” |
| December 7, 2022 | Medium | 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information State’s note: “Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.” |
| December 7, 2022 | High | 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle State’s note: “Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.” |
| December 7, 2022 | High | 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information State’s note: “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.” |
| December 7, 2022 | Medium High | 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System State’s note: “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.” |
| December 20, 2021 | Medium High | 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection State’s note: “Health environmental inspection was not available for review.” |
| December 20, 2021 | Medium | 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans State’s note: “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.” |
| December 20, 2021 | Medium High | 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment State’s note: “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.” |
Recent inspections and visits
- August 5, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- July 22, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- September 23, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- September 17, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- August 19, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- October 23, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- October 10, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- August 23, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- November 14, 2023 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- January 10, 2023 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- December 7, 2022 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- December 20, 2021 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
How many times has the state inspected Little Friends L.C. LLC?
Texas HHSC's file lists 5 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on August 5, 2026. 3 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.
Does Little Friends L.C. LLC have deficiencies on its record?
The state's summary for this operation lists 26: 5 high-risk, 12 medium-high-risk, 8 medium-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.
Is this a rating?
No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.
About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.
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