Laughter & Lullabies Learning Center
114 ADELITA ST, Weslaco, TX 78599 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melinda Barrera
- Phone
- (956) 351-5711
- Regulated since
- May 10, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1203280 · number 1588637
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (10), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 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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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 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 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the four caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 21 training hours for the last full year of employment.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Other
The center does not have a recent sanitation inspection, the last sanitation inspection expired 9/16/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were missing for all the children being transported. Director made copy of all the admission form for the children being transported and added to the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-14.
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Illness & medication
Six out of eight childrens record review were missing current immunizations records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the four caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 21 training hours for the last full year of employment.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Other
The center does not have a recent sanitation inspection, the last sanitation inspection expired 9/16/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were missing for all the children being transported. Director made copy of all the admission form for the children being transported and added to the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-14.
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Illness & medication
Six out of eight childrens record review were missing current immunizations records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 24, 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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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Current fire Inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Records & paperwork
Out of the five staff files review during inspection two were not found complete.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Current fire Inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Records & paperwork
Out of the five staff files review during inspection two were not found complete.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 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 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 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 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 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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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon reviewing the personnel files 2 caregivers were missing their -2021-2022 (24 hours of training requirements).
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Safety & premises
Current Fire Inspection was not available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-21. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon reviewing the personnel files 2 caregivers were missing their -2021-2022 (24 hours of training requirements).
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Safety & premises
Current Fire Inspection was not available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-21. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 18, 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 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 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 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fence in the playground needs to be repaired. There are missing/broken slats. Part of the fence is unstable/leaning out. There is also a large tree limb in the playground which needs to be removed. Tiles are missing in the floor of the pre school classroomm.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises
The glass in the sliding door of the infant room classroom needs to be marked with decals or other marking at child's eye level. The outlets in the toddler classroom need to be covered. Chlorine wipes in the after school classroom need to be moved to a higher shelf.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle is missing: cotton balls, a guide, thermometer, tweezers, and scissors. The first aid kit inside the building is missing tape.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One of the restrooms in the hallway is missing paper towels.
HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises
The most recent fire drill was done on 8/12/2021.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fence in the playground needs to be repaired. There are missing/broken slats. Part of the fence is unstable/leaning out. There is also a large tree limb in the playground which needs to be removed. Tiles are missing in the floor of the pre school classroomm.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises
The glass in the sliding door of the infant room classroom needs to be marked with decals or other marking at child's eye level. The outlets in the toddler classroom need to be covered. Chlorine wipes in the after school classroom need to be moved to a higher shelf.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle is missing: cotton balls, a guide, thermometer, tweezers, and scissors. The first aid kit inside the building is missing tape.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One of the restrooms in the hallway is missing paper towels.
HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises
The most recent fire drill was done on 8/12/2021.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Safety & premises
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