Blooming Kids LLC
9109 MCPHERSON RD STE 6, Laredo, TX 78045 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:45 AM-05:20 PM
- Director / administrator
- Araceli Chapa
- Phone
- (956) 237-1249
- Regulated since
- Jan 30, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1158364 · number 1549462
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two out of six children records evaluated did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-03. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jan 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two out of six children records evaluated did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-03. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 6, 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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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four employee records evaluated did not have the allergic reactions and building safety training.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have the parent rights information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four employee records evaluated did not have the allergic reactions and building safety training.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have the parent rights information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 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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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 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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Oct 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home for a new employee had not been completed.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations had not been completed by a new employee.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home for a new employee had not been completed.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations had not been completed by a new employee.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
CPSC form was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises
Emergency drills were last documented on October 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises
Monthly inspection for fire extinguishers and monthly tests of carbon monoxide detector were last documented on 10/2023.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Other
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
CPSC form was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises
Emergency drills were last documented on October 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises
Monthly inspection for fire extinguishers and monthly tests of carbon monoxide detector were last documented on 10/2023.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 8, 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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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six employee's records were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Safety & premises
Outdoor activities are conducted once a day. Infant activity plan did not include specific daily activiites.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Other Serious
Two play yards used by children under 12 months of age, were supplemented with an additional mattress. Note: Additonal mattresses were removed during inspection.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Other
Infant feeding preference forms 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 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Infant classroom was changed to a smaller classroom. Infant capacity changed from 22 to 11. Child Care Regulation was not notifiied.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Other
A crawl and climb caterpillar and a climbing dome were observed in the outside playground. It did not have the required surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six employee's records were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Safety & premises
Outdoor activities are conducted once a day. Infant activity plan did not include specific daily activiites.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Other Serious
Two play yards used by children under 12 months of age, were supplemented with an additional mattress. Note: Additonal mattresses were removed during inspection.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Other
Infant feeding preference forms 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 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Infant classroom was changed to a smaller classroom. Infant capacity changed from 22 to 11. Child Care Regulation was not notifiied.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Other
A crawl and climb caterpillar and a climbing dome were observed in the outside playground. It did not have the required surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were two structures with a platform of 22 and 25 inches in height, in the outdoor playground. Note: Both structures were removed from the outside playground during inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-08.
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Safety & premises
Electronic smoke alarm was last tested in September 2020.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Illness & medication
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were two structures with a platform of 22 and 25 inches in height, in the outdoor playground. Note: Both structures were removed from the outside playground during inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-08.
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Safety & premises
Electronic smoke alarm was last tested in September 2020.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Illness & medication
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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