Magic Times Child Care

2704 CHACOTA ST, Laredo, TX 78046 · Webb County

15cited violations

8serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:45 PM
Director / administrator: Sara Saldana
Phone: (956) 727-0318
Regulated since: Sep 10, 2002
HHSC IDs: Operation 204736 · number 816600
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 3
Records & paperwork 1
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	9	5	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3)
2025	2	1	Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2024	1	0	Supervision & ratios (1)
2022	1	1	Safety & premises (1)
2021	2	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 23, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not provided CCR with a written notification of lack of insurance, for the last 17 months.
  
  HHSC 747.211(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Three children under two were observed watching Cocomelon during inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Four children's records were evaluated. One immunization record was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-08. Correction verified 2026-04-10.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two employee files were evaluated. One caregiver had an expired first aid/cpr certificate. One caregiver took the cpr training 100% online. It did not include use of a CPR manikin.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-14. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
- Other Serious
  Gates were locked and caregivers were not carrying the key to open them.
  
  HHSC 747.4111 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-16. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policies were pending information on parent's rights, and how to access minimum standards.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  Carbon monoxide detector did not work when tested during inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.5331 — Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
- Other
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files did not have the health statement signed by a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were missing the immunization records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One out of two caregivers did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
- Other
  The mats were not labeled. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. A number system was implemented in labeling mats.
  
  HHSC 747.4303(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-20.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not have information in promotion of outdoor play and procedures for parents to visit the operation during operation hours.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Emergency preparedness plan was missing how children will be transported in an emergency, how children will be reunified with parents after relocation has been lifted, and how children will be cared for until they are released.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A crib manufactured in September 15, 2009 was observed to be at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. Provider removed the crib.
  
  HHSC 747.2309(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-14.
- Staff background & training
  Two household members were missing the orientation statement.
  
  HHSC 747.905(2) — Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Magic Times Child Care, 2704 CHACOTA ST, Laredo, TX 78046-6927 (operation ID 204736, operation number 816600), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.