Children's World

8506 FOREST LOOP, Laredo, TX 78045 · Webb County

34cited violations

14serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Esmeralda Solano
Phone: (956) 726-0068
Regulated since: Feb 1, 2010
HHSC IDs: Operation 513749 · number 1026547
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

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

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)
2025	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2024	6	2	Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2023	4	2	Illness & medication (2), Other (2)
2022	20	8	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Four out of four children's records evaluated did not have a health provider statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
HHSC inspection history
May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Four out of four children's records evaluated did not have a health provider statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two cribs were observed to be manufactured on March 20, 2001 and March 13, 2003. The certificate of compliance was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.2309(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two cribs were observed to be manufactured on March 20, 2001 and March 13, 2003. The certificate of compliance was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.2309(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver was pending 2 hours of training in management.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(e)(2) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
- Records & paperwork
  Four children's records were evaluated. Two files were pending health statements. Children were enrolled in June 2024.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were pending immunization records..
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver was pending 2 hours of training in management.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(e)(2) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
- Records & paperwork
  Four children's records were evaluated. Two files were pending health statements. Children were enrolled in June 2024.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were pending immunization records..
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Written activty plan was not available for review. Two children under the age of two years were observed watching television.
  
  HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-16.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were pending immunization records and one file was pending an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Written activty plan was not available for review. Two children under the age of two years were observed watching television.
  
  HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-16.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were pending immunization records and one file was pending an updated immunization record.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Household member present at child licensed home did not have an active eligible background check on file. Note: Household member left the operation during inspection.
  
  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 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver is missing 20 clock hours of required annual training. One substitute caregiver is pending 12 clock hours of required annual training. One assisntant caregiver is pending 24 clock hours of required annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Staff background & training
  Assistant caregiver does not have a current first aid/cpr training certificate.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Five year old child was observed eating inside the classroom by himself. The rest of the children and caregiver were outside having outdoor play. Classroom door was closed.
  
  HHSC 747.1501(c)(4) — Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children Adjusting Appropriately for Different Ages and Abilities
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Group of children, including toddlers, were served cheese strings during lunch.
  
  HHSC 747.3117(6) — Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children did not wash their hands after outdoor play and before eating a snack.
  
  HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operational policies are pending information on the following topics: Procedure for the release of children; Discipline and guidance policy that is consistent with subchapter L; Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months; and Emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 747.501(12) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Safety & premises
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were missing the emergency contact information. One file was missing the authorization for medical care. One file was missing information regarding special needs. Four children's records were reviewed. Two records were missing the health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
- Illness & medication
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
- Other
  Sign in/sign out logs were last completed on July 19th, 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Household member present at child licensed home did not have an active eligible background check on file. Note: Household member left the operation during inspection.
  
  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 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver is missing 20 clock hours of required annual training. One substitute caregiver is pending 12 clock hours of required annual training. One assisntant caregiver is pending 24 clock hours of required annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Staff background & training
  Assistant caregiver does not have a current first aid/cpr training certificate.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Five year old child was observed eating inside the classroom by himself. The rest of the children and caregiver were outside having outdoor play. Classroom door was closed.
  
  HHSC 747.1501(c)(4) — Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children Adjusting Appropriately for Different Ages and Abilities
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Group of children, including toddlers, were served cheese strings during lunch.
  
  HHSC 747.3117(6) — Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children did not wash their hands after outdoor play and before eating a snack.
  
  HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operational policies are pending information on the following topics: Procedure for the release of children; Discipline and guidance policy that is consistent with subchapter L; Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months; and Emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 747.501(12) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Safety & premises
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were missing the emergency contact information. One file was missing the authorization for medical care. One file was missing information regarding special needs. Four children's records were reviewed. Two records were missing the health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
- Illness & medication
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
- Other
  Sign in/sign out logs were last completed on July 19th, 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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 Children's World, 8506 FOREST LOOP, Laredo, TX 78045-8405 (operation ID 513749, operation number 1026547), 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.