Champions Christian Academy
4020 SANTA MARIA AVE, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nahomy Gutierrez
- Phone
- (956) 791-3020
- Regulated since
- Mar 29, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1383920 · number 1725289
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The health inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies did not have information in abuse and neglect, health checks, and vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last conducted on September 23, 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electric smoke detection system was last tested on January 29, 2025.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Other Serious
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The caterpillar did not have the 6ft of use zone all around and the caterpillar was broken.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire drill is being conducted monthly but the exit time is over 3 minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were four classrooms being used during inspection. In the infant classroom, the activity plan did not have the date. In a second classroom, the activity plan was not for the current week.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-20. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Other
There were three children in the infant class. The feeding instruction form for one child was not available for review. Two forms were last updated on August 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Other Serious
Sanitation inspection was conducted on November 04th, 2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four files were evaluated. One file was missing the admission form, including emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-20. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Records & paperwork
Four children's records were reviewed. Four files were pending the health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Other
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted and approved by the fire department on August 23, 2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Records & paperwork
Attendance records for two employees were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Classroom caregiver was observed to step out of the classroom, leaving a group of 5 children unattended inside the classroom.
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 2023-03-07. Correction verified 2023-03-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
Four employee files were reviewed. One employee was missing 10 hours of preservice training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
Four employee files were reviewed. Annual training for Director and one caregiver was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-21.
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Safety & premises
Activity plans did not include outdoor activities. Activity plans for the current week were not posted in three out five classrooms.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-13. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Other
Feeding instructions for infants were not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in three classrooms.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-03-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Diaper changing mat in infant classroom is torn. It has a two inch opening.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were did not have an immunization record. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection, one caregiver was observed supervising an infant group consisting of 5 children. The Specified Age Group was 0-11 months. Two caregivers are required to supervise the group. The second caregiver had stepped out of the classroom, leaving the child/caregiver ratio deficient. Note: It was corrected during inspection when the second caregiver returned to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Three individuals were observed supervising children in the infant, K2, and K4 classrooms did not have active, eligible background checks on file. Individual in the infant classroom was counted in child/caregiver ratio. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Individuals 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 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants ages 7 months and 10 months were observed sleeping in bouncers. Note: Infants were moved to cribs during inspection.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Trash can containing diapers was uncovered in infants' room. Trash cans in restroom used by children were uncovered.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed their First Aid/CPR training 100 % online. The training did not included practice on manikins.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Other Serious
There was a slide in the outside playground, with a platform of 22 inches with no surfacing. Note: It was corrected during inspection by moving the slide to the area of the playground that has unitary surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-16.
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Records & paperwork
Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were pending the required employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Electrical outlets in two clasrroms were observed to be uncovered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
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Other Serious
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