Kids "r" Us Child Care And Learning Center
118 BIRCH LOOP, Laredo, TX 78046 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Annette Chaires
- Phone
- (956) 722-7304
- Regulated since
- Aug 11, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1175384 · number 1562364
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 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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Jul 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 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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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 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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Jun 22, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has three dogs. Vaccinations were not available for review.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation had two slides in the plagyround, on concrete. Note: Slides were removed during inspection.
HHSC 747.4401(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
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Safety & premises
Two slides in the playground did not have required use zoneo on the sides, in front and on the exit of the slides. Note: Slides were removed during inspection.
HHSC 747.4605(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for children being transported were not carried in transportation vehicle.
HHSC 747.5417(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has three dogs. Vaccinations were not available for review.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation had two slides in the plagyround, on concrete. Note: Slides were removed during inspection.
HHSC 747.4401(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
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Safety & premises
Two slides in the playground did not have required use zoneo on the sides, in front and on the exit of the slides. Note: Slides were removed during inspection.
HHSC 747.4605(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for children being transported were not carried in transportation vehicle.
HHSC 747.5417(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The feeding requirements were not available for review.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The feeding requirements were not available for review.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Other
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers had an active CPR/First Aid certificate, but did not have the hands on CPR training.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers had an active CPR/First Aid certificate, but did not have the hands on CPR training.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees were missing 5 hours each of annual training hours.
HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees were missing 5 hours each of annual training hours.
HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.