Da Vinci Kids Daycare And Learning Center

102 E CALTON RD STE 4, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County

24cited violations

4serious

26inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 50
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Michelle Mendez
Phone: (956) 949-4404
Regulated since: Aug 31, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1432777 · number 1763172
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2024	6	0	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)
2023	16	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The classrooms for the 4 year olds, 3 year olds, and 2 year olds did not have smoke detectors.
  
  HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The classrooms for the 4 year olds, 3 year olds, and 2 year olds did not have smoke detectors.
  
  HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Monthly active play space and equipment checklist was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Monthly active play space and equipment checklist was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history
May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation failed to notify CCR, when a child suffered an injury while in care that resulted in child receiving medical attention.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation failed to notify CCR, when a child suffered an injury while in care that resulted in child receiving medical attention.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Four files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Four files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three employee files were reviewed. Two employees were pending the orientation required employment affidavits.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three employee files were reviewed. Two employees were pending the orientation required employment affidavits.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  There was insufficient lighting in room used during naptime. Eye sight had to adjust when walking into the room. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing supplies were within childen's reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  There was insufficient lighting in room used during naptime. Eye sight had to adjust when walking into the room. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing supplies were within childen's reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Cots used for naptime were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Cots used for naptime were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Outdoor fence had a height of 28 inches.
  
  HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was a crawl and climb catepillar in the outside playground on concrete. It did not have the unitary surfacing required.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
- Discipline & child guidance
  Operational policies did not include information on hearing and vision screening requirements and strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations who help victims of abuse and neglect.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
- Safety & premises
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
  
  HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Outdoor fence had a height of 28 inches.
  
  HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was a crawl and climb catepillar in the outside playground on concrete. It did not have the unitary surfacing required.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
- Discipline & child guidance
  Operational policies did not include information on hearing and vision screening requirements and strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations who help victims of abuse and neglect.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
- Safety & premises
  Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
  
  HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center, 102 E CALTON RD STE 4, Laredo, TX 78041-6346 (operation ID 1432777, operation number 1763172), 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.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.