Poka Dots #2 Daycare And Learning Center
603 SHILOH DR, Laredo, TX 78045 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Michelle Garcia
- Phone
- (956) 701-3073
- Regulated since
- Dec 7, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1367942 · number 1715632
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 14 | 11 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (5), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire drill was conducted on October 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were last inspected on October 2025.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Employee present at the operation did not have an active background check on file. Note: Employee 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 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was observed supervising 12 children ranging from ages 12 months to 17 months. Note: By the end of the inspection, there were two caregivers supervising the group of children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Block fence surrounding the toddler playground is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Fence is not stable. There were 2 cleaning toilet bowl chemical bottles in the cabinets under the sink in two restrooms. Cabinets were not locked. Restrooms are used by children. Note: Chemicals were removed during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-09. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies are pending the following information: enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes; promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity; procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, and access the HHSC website; information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; and preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.
HHSC 746.501(a)(13) — Written Operational Policies - Enrollment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Ten children's records were reviewed. Six records were pending the health statements.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-16.
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Illness & medication Serious
Ten children's files were reviewed. Six children were pending updated immunization records. Note: Four children's updated immunization records were provided during inspection.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Four infants were in a combined group with 10 additional children over the age 18 months, under the supervision of one caregiver, during opening of the center.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Other Serious
Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 01/04/2021.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection was last conducted on 12/22/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire drills were last conducted on April 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguishers wer last serviced on December 2020.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Smoke alarm was last inspected on 11/17/2020.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Monthly carbon monoxide tests and monthly fire extinguishers inspections have not been conducted.
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 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A person authorized to pick up a child, by the child's parent, was not allowed to enter the operation.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two infants sat on high chairs for longer than 15 minutes, during opening, while waiting for infant caregiver to arrive to the operation.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Other Serious
One toddler was observed to be sitting down on a high chair for longer than 20 minutes as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Ten children records were reviewed. Three records were missing updated immunization records. Note: it was corrected at inspection. Updated immunization records were provided by parents to operation during inspection.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-19.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Activity plans were not posted in three classrooms. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Other
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