Little Buddies Child Care Center

315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County

27cited violations

4serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 34
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Maria Torres
Phone: (956) 726-3987
Regulated since: Jun 3, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1246597 · number 1627357
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2025	3	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2024	3	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1)
2023	5	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2)
2022	10	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Safety & premises
  The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5537(b)(2) — Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 21, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
HHSC inspection history
May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
- Staff background & training
  The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-27. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
HHSC inspection history
May 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director is pending annual training hours in the following topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medications, understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-27. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3901(2) — Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-13.
- 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 2024-05-27. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Caregiver did not know the number of children she was supervising. Children were observed sleeping in two different classrooms. One caregiver was supervising both groups of children.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Staff background & training
  Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
- Other
  Written activity plan was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing mat was torn.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Safety & premises
  There were two knives on top of the kitchen's counter. Kitchen has a gate diving it from children's classroom. Gate was open. Children were observed to be sleeping in classroom adjacent to the kitchen.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-06. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.
  
  HHSC 746.3901(1) — Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-07. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
- Other
  Children's products certification form was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-08. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
- Other
  Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
- Safety & premises
  Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-07. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
- Safety & premises
  Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-07. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-07. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 3, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-06. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Little Buddies Child Care Center, 315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041-4833 (operation ID 1246597, operation number 1627357), 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,

[Your name]
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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.