Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC
3220 LIGARDE ST, Laredo, TX 78043 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Priscilla Garcia
- Phone
- (956) 723-5439
- Regulated since
- Jan 5, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1348191 · number 1703276
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
CPSC form was last completed on May 2025. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-02.
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Records & paperwork
Six employee's files were reviewed. Three employee files were pending affidavit 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Other
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
CPSC form was last completed on May 2025. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-02.
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Records & paperwork
Six employee's files were reviewed. Three employee files were pending affidavit 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Food & allergies
Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Illness & medication
Four children's 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 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Other
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Food & allergies
Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Illness & medication
Four children's 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 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises
Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-25. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-18. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises
Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-25. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-18. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Other
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Other
The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Safety & premises
Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Other
The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Safety & premises
Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.