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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 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 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
Location and nearby daycares
3220 Ligarde St, Laredo, TX 78043 · Webb County · 25 licensed daycares in 78043
Capacity rank 5 of 25 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 19 in 78043
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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
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- 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
- 746.3501(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- 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
- 746.2205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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