Licensed center · Laredo, TX
Little Characters Daycare And Learning Center, LLC
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 55
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Meals
- Meals provided
- Nearby
- 10 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 55 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
1207 E Bustamante St, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County · 34 licensed daycares in 78041
Capacity rank 22 of 34 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 13 in 78041
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1771517
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2023
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
10 inspections on record, most recent Jul 21, 2026. 6 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5617(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The list of children for transportation was not available for review.
Corrected Sep 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reaction, administering medication, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and transportation trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the transportation training.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 19, 2024Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Immunizations
Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.
Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.
Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.
Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2909(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.
Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2431(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Infant daily report was missing the following information: times and amount of food consumed, times of diaper changes, infant's general mood for the day, and a brief summary of the activities in which the infant participated.
Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Apr 19, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.
Corrected Apr 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.
Corrected Jun 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.301(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.
Corrected Apr 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily report was not available for review.
Corrected Jul 12, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jun 9, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.
Corrected Jun 16, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.
Corrected Jun 12, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 3, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.
Corrected Apr 4, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.403(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
Required postings were not available for review.
Corrected Apr 4, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was missing the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
Corrected Apr 4, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Corrected Apr 3, 2023
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
20 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently Jul 21, 2026. All 20 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High315%
- Medium High1470%
- Medium315%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 10 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 20 findings, 20 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Sep 11, 2025, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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