The Learning Space II Academy
1302 CALLE DEL NORTE STE 5, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Anna Torres
- Phone
- (956) 898-3699
- Regulated since
- Aug 12, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1471314 · number 1792534
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 19 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (7), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 15 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three out of six children's records evaluated did not have a health provider statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-07.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last conducted on January 22, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed supervising children without an active, eligible background check. NOTE: The caregiver left the operation.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Other
Three out of four bucket seats in the infant room were observed to not have safety straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last conducted on January 22, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on January 2024.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The bucket seats in the infant room were observed to not have safety straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last conducted on January 22, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Safety & premises
The fire drill was being conducted, but not documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on January 2024.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Safety & premises
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers was been inspected monthly but documentation was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(4) — Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Other
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has been without a designated Director for more than 60 days.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 25, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has been without a designated Director for more than 60 days.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of five employee records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
An 17 month old infant was observed to be in care with three 3 year olds.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-19.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has been without a designated Director for more than 60 days.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have the parent rights information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of six children records evaluated did not have the health provider statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of five employee records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-26. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 7, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has been without a designated Director for more than 60 days.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-02-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has been without a designated Director for more than 30 days.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Employee was observed providing transportation for school age child.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 16 children in care. One-month-old was in a group where the oldest child was 36 months old. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer covered with a blanket. The bouncer was inside a crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Test data for unitary surfacing is not available for review. Climbing equipment and slides were on unitary surfacing.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-22.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 21 children in care. Nine-month-old was in a group where the oldest child was 36 months old. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Records & paperwork
Admission file for school age child was not available for review. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Parent filled out admission packed during inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies do not include information regarding inclusion for children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three employee files were reviewed. One employee completed CPR training 100% online. It did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
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Other
Activity plans for current week were not available for review.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
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Other
Four children's files were reviewed. Three files were pending health statements.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
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Safety & premises
Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers and carbon monixide was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
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Staff background & training
Three employee files were reviewed. One file was pending the following documents: affidavit, statement stating employee received operational policies and employee policies, orientation, education requirement, and proof of request of background check.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Sleeping mats were not labeled with childrens' names.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Other
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Test data for unitary surfacing is not available for review.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-08. Correction verified 2024-02-09.
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Other
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