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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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503 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
WednesdayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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