My Little College

406 W AURORA DR, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County

36cited violations

10serious

28inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 40
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Cecilia Pena
Phone: (956) 723-2555
Regulated since: Apr 24, 2007
HHSC IDs: Operation 305367 · number 866039
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 10
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	6	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2)
2024	4	2	Supervision & ratios (4)
2023	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2022	6	2	Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2021	16	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (4), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 16, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One out of four employee records evaluated did not have the hazardous materials training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One out of four employee records evaluated did not have the hazardous materials training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
HHSC inspection history
May 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child was left unsupervised in the toddler classroom and the infants were left unsupervised by the caregiver.
  
  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 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  A child was left unsupervised in the toddler room for time out, as a form of discipline.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child was left unsupervised in the toddler classroom and the infants were left unsupervised by the caregiver.
  
  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 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  A child was left unsupervised in the toddler room for time out, as a form of discipline.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Toddlers were observed being served cheese strings.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
- Supervision & ratios
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were missing the health statement signed by a healthcare professional.
  
  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 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Toddlers were observed being served cheese strings.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
- Supervision & ratios
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were missing the health statement signed by a healthcare professional.
  
  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 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children under the age of two years were observed watching television during naptime. Note: Television was turned off during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Eight-month-old was observed sleeping inside a play yard. There was a blanket inside the play pen. Note: Blanket was removed during inspection. Note: Blanket was removed during inspection.
  
  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 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children under the age of two years were observed watching television during naptime. Note: Television was turned off during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Eight-month-old was observed sleeping inside a play yard. There was a blanket inside the play pen. Note: Blanket was removed during inspection. Note: Blanket was removed during inspection.
  
  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 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Employee was observed to be at the operation without an active/eligible background check.
  
  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 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
- Staff background & training
  One out of four employees was missing the following trainings: Hazardous materials, allergic reactions, Administering medications, Emergency preparedness, and building safety.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
- Records & paperwork
  One out of four employees was missing the highschool diploma and the affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Employee was observed to be at the operation without an active/eligible background check.
  
  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 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
- Staff background & training
  One out of four employees was missing the following trainings: Hazardous materials, allergic reactions, Administering medications, Emergency preparedness, and building safety.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
- Records & paperwork
  One out of four employees was missing the highschool diploma and the affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  There was no outside playground in the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.4301(a) — Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  There was no outside playground in the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.4301(a) — Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  An employee was missing the following trainings: SBS/SIDS/Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Allergic Reactions, Medications, Emergency Prep., Building Safety, and Communicable diseases.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
- Staff background & training
  One employee was missing the hands on CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-28.
- Safety & premises
  Provider did not notify licensing about changes made to the outdoor playground.
  
  HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
- Other
  The Annual Sanitation Inspection was last conducted on October 14, 2020.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was no outside playground in the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.4301(a) — Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
- Safety & premises
  The fire drill was observed to last be conducted on June 23, 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
- Safety & premises
  The carbon monoxide detector was last inspected on June 23, 2021. The smoke alarm was last inspected on June 23, 2021. The fire extinguishers were last inspected on June 23, 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  An employee was missing the following trainings: SBS/SIDS/Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Allergic Reactions, Medications, Emergency Prep., Building Safety, and Communicable diseases.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
- Staff background & training
  One employee was missing the hands on CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-28.
- Safety & premises
  Provider did not notify licensing about changes made to the outdoor playground.
  
  HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
- Other
  The Annual Sanitation Inspection was last conducted on October 14, 2020.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was no outside playground in the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.4301(a) — Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
- Safety & premises
  The fire drill was observed to last be conducted on June 23, 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
- Safety & premises
  The carbon monoxide detector was last inspected on June 23, 2021. The smoke alarm was last inspected on June 23, 2021. The fire extinguishers were last inspected on June 23, 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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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 My Little College, 406 W AURORA DR, Laredo, TX 78041-3570 (operation ID 305367, operation number 866039), 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]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.