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Poka Dots Day Care

Laredo, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

2 state inspections, last 2 years
14 deficiencies on the state’s summary
13 high or medium-high risk
September 2, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued December 5, 2013
Capacity
147 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-07:00 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
1503518

Where

503 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 2
  • Medium-high 11
  • Medium 1
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

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.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
September 2, 2026Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “Two out of ten employee records evaluated did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate on file.”
September 11, 2026
September 2, 2026Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “The health inspection was last conducted on May 27, 2025.”
September 16, 2026
September 5, 2025Medium High746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
State’s note: “The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.”
September 12, 2025
September 6, 2024Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two car…”
September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024Medium High746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
State’s note: “Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.”
September 9, 2024
May 29, 2024High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.”
June 27, 2024
September 29, 2023Medium746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
State’s note: “Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.”
November 5, 2023
September 29, 2023Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.”
October 6, 2023
February 17, 2023High746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
State’s note: “Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.”
February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023Medium High746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
State’s note: “Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.”
February 21, 2023
February 17, 2023Medium High746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
State’s note: “Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.”
February 21, 2023
October 3, 2022Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.”
October 17, 2022
October 3, 2022Medium High746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.”
October 5, 2022
October 3, 2022Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.”
October 17, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Poka Dots Day Care?

Texas HHSC's file lists 2 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 2, 2026. 2 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Poka Dots Day Care have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 14: 2 high-risk, 11 medium-high-risk, 1 medium-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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