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Licensed center · Laredo, TX

Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
  • Capacity 72
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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3220 Ligarde St
Laredo, TX 78043 Map and directions
Hours
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
72 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
7 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM

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
WednesdayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 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 72 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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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
1703276
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
January 2021
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

10 inspections on record, most recent Jul 2, 2026. 5 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      Six employee's files were reviewed. Three employee files were pending affidavit 2912.

      Corrected Jul 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      CPSC form was last completed on May 2025. Note: It was corrected during inspection.

      Corrected Jul 2, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 17, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jul 11, 2025Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.3501(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.

      Corrected Aug 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.

      Corrected Aug 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2209Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting of Activity Plan

      Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.

      Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.

      Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.

      Corrected Aug 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.

      Corrected Jul 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 18, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.2205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

      The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.

      Corrected Jul 24, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.

      Corrected Jul 18, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.

      Corrected Jul 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 1, 2022Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.

      Corrected Sep 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1605Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.

      Corrected Sep 1, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5315Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Smoke-Detection System Tested

      Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.

      Corrected Sep 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 3, 2021Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

16 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently Jul 2, 2026. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High213%
  • Medium High956%
  • Medium319%
  • Medium Low213%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
5 of 10 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 16 findings, 15 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jul 2, 2026

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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