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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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1207 E Bustamante St
Laredo, TX 78041 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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