Lil' Blooming Stars Learning Center
7321 SPRINGFIELD AVE, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Celina Villarreal
- Phone
- (956) 704-5042
- Regulated since
- Jul 20, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1288127 · number 1661144
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 28 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Director's attendance records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Records & paperwork
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May 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Director's attendance records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Toddlers classroom and pre-k classroom do not have well defined centers. Toys and books are in high shelving, out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.2605(1)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Toddlers classroom and pre-k classroom do not have well defined centers. Toys and books are in high shelving, out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.2605(1)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Two year old child was observed sitting down in a bucket seat table when placed in time out. Time out lasts from 10 to 15 minutes.
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 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children in the infants' room were observed to be served gold fish for snack.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Two year old child was observed sitting down in a bucket seat table when placed in time out. Time out lasts from 10 to 15 minutes.
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 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children in the infants' room were observed to be served gold fish for snack.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Bottles in the toddler's room were not labeled with children's names.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Chicken nuggets were served whole to infants and toddlers.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Bottles in the toddler's room were not labeled with children's names.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Chicken nuggets were served whole to infants and toddlers.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Current activity plan for toddler class was not available for review. The activty plan posted for the class was for week of August 29th-September 2nd, 2022.
HHSC 746.2201(a) — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed to have food crumbs and yellow and grey stains. Note: Diaper changing mats were cleaned during inspection.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Current activity plan for toddler class was not available for review. The activty plan posted for the class was for week of August 29th-September 2nd, 2022.
HHSC 746.2201(a) — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed to have food crumbs and yellow and grey stains. Note: Diaper changing mats were cleaned during inspection.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Other
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A group of 20 children with a specified age group of 4 years, was observed to be supervised by two caregivers. In two instances, one caregiver was observed to step out of the room leaving the group out of child/caregiver ratio. The maximum number of children a caregiver can supervise based on the specified age group are 18 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The trashcan in the pre-k classroom was observed to be uncovered. It contained left over food.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A group of 20 children with a specified age group of 4 years, was observed to be supervised by two caregivers. In two instances, one caregiver was observed to step out of the room leaving the group out of child/caregiver ratio. The maximum number of children a caregiver can supervise based on the specified age group are 18 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The trashcan in the pre-k classroom was observed to be uncovered. It contained left over food.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four employee records were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no additonal employee in the center aside from the ones required to supervise the classrooms during naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-17.
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Other Serious
There were two buckets containg water outside of the children's restroom. Buckets were accessible to children. Three outlets in the pre-k classroom were uncovered. Note: Buckets were removed during inspection. Outlets were covered during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is a diaper changing table in the pre-k classroom. The classroom does not have a sink available for hand washing.
HHSC 746.4403(a) — Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-17.
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Illness & medication Serious
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files did not have the immunnization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four employee records were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no additonal employee in the center aside from the ones required to supervise the classrooms during naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-17.
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Other Serious
There were two buckets containg water outside of the children's restroom. Buckets were accessible to children. Three outlets in the pre-k classroom were uncovered. Note: Buckets were removed during inspection. Outlets were covered during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is a diaper changing table in the pre-k classroom. The classroom does not have a sink available for hand washing.
HHSC 746.4403(a) — Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-17.
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Illness & medication Serious
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files did not have the immunnization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 7, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was inside the toddler classroom assisting another caregiver on 8/10/2021. An eligibility letter for this caregiver was not received until 8/11/2021. NOTE: Eligibility letter for caregiver was received on 8/11/2021.
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 2021-09-08. Correction verified 2021-09-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 7, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was inside the toddler classroom assisting another caregiver on 8/10/2021. An eligibility letter for this caregiver was not received until 8/11/2021. NOTE: Eligibility letter for caregiver was received on 8/11/2021.
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 2021-09-08. Correction verified 2021-09-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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