Licensed center · Laredo, TX
Poka Dots Day Care
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
- Capacity 147
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 147 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 13 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 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 147 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
503 Shiloh Dr, Laredo, TX 78045 · Webb County · 31 licensed daycares in 78045
Capacity rank 3 of 31 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 6 in 78045
Nearest daycares
- Poka Dots #2 Daycare And Learning Center0.0 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1503518
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- December 2013
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent Sep 5, 2025. 7 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5537(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5537(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 18, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3501(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Corrected Sep 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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 caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3501(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
May 29, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Sep 29, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2206(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Corrected Nov 5, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 17, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3317(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Corrected Feb 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4311Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5535(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2405(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Corrected Oct 5, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 8, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Corrected Oct 29, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
14 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Sep 5, 2025. All 14 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High321%
- Medium High1071%
- Medium17%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 5 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 14 findings, 14 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Sep 5, 2025
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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