New Land Kindergarten, INC
7014 ROCIO DR, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 74
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cristina Zapata
- Phone
- (956) 441-0428
- Regulated since
- Nov 5, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1327689 · number 1688817
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Five children were observed to be unsupervised in a room during naptime.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 11 month old infant was observed sleeping in a play pen with a blanket covering the child's body.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child verbally.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Other Serious
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 16 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 37 month old child. NOTE: The infant was moved to the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A play yard was observed to have two mattresses and it was being used by an infant.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Records & paperwork
Two of out six children records evaluated did not have a health provider statement on file. Two of out six children records evaluated did not have an updated health provider statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Other Serious
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children were observed watching a cartoon along with children under 24 months of age. Note: Television was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Other
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 16 month old was observed to be in care in the same room as two 3 year olds.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Other
In the toddler room, a written activity plan was not available for review.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Food & allergies
During snack time, children were observed watching a cartoon along with two children under 24 months of age.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Safety & premises
The fire drill was not conducted monthly. The fire drill was last conducted in November 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers were last serviced on December 2023.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-13. Correction verified 2025-02-04.
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Other Serious
The battery operated carbon monoxide detector was not working.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Safety & premises
The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detectors were not inspected monthly.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was observed to be torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Safety & premises
The inspections of the outdoor playground were not conducted daily.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One out of five employee records evaluated did not have the education requirements on file.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver without an active background check was observed to be supervising children.
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 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Staff background & training
Two out of six employee records were missing the building safety training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Food & allergies
In the toddler room, children were observed having snacktime and watching television.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Other
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been renewed within the last year.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-06. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Other
Two playground structures (caterpillar and a slide) did not have surfacing. One playground structure did not have the required use zone.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies did not have the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Review licensing inspection report Abuse and Neglect
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees were missing the in-person CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Other
A written activity plan was missing in the pre-k 2 room.
HHSC 746.2201(a) — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A diaper changing mat was observed to be torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Safety & premises
Two outdoor play structures did not have surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies did not have the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Procedures to discuss or review operational policies Procedures for parents to participate in operation's activities Review licensing inspection report Abuse and Neglect Gang free zone Parents may visit the operation
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill has not been conducted monthly.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Safety & premises
Smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(1) — Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's records were missing the health provider statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Staff background & training
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