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Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC
Licensed child care center
1207 E Bustamante St
Laredo, TX 78041
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Laredo, TX
- Record Period
- 2023–2026
- Source Documents
- 13
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 12 licensing visits from April 2023 to September 2026, HHSC cited 23 deficiencies at Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC; 23 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 12
- 2023–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
- Deficiencies
- 23
- Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
- Corrected
- 23
- Of 23 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
- Investigations
- 1
- Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them
Deficiencies by Year
- Deficiencies
- Of which, high risk
* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Deficiencies | Of which, high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
What the Record Shows
- 23 of 23 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
- HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- 1 visit in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- The latest inspection, September 9, 2026, recorded 3 deficiencies (most serious: High risk).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center, LLC
- Address
- 1207 E Bustamante St, Laredo, TX 78041
- Operation Number
- TX-1771517
- License Type
- Licensed child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 55 children
- Permit
- Full Permit
- Ages Served
- infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Record Window
- November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- 2026
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Sep 16, 2026
- 746.1107(2)Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 16, 2026
- 746.2409(a)(9)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal RulesHigh riskCorrected Sep 9, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162304
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162303
- 2026
Investigation
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905242333
- 2025
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.5617(a)(1)Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Sep 15, 2025
- 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Sep 18, 2025
- 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 18, 2025
- 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162302
- 2024
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162301
- 2024
Inspection
6 deficiencies
- 746.3503(b)Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces UsedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 21, 2024
- 746.2431(2)Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of FoodMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 21, 2024
- 746.613(a)Required ImmunizationsHigh riskCorrected Oct 21, 2024
- 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Oct 21, 2024
- 746.2909(3)Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work SpaceMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 21, 2024
- 746.605(13)Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 21, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162300
- 2024
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 22, 2024
- 746.301(7)Notification of Additional Services OfferedHigh riskCorrected Apr 19, 2024
- 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 24, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162299
- 2023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162298
- 2023
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.2431Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 12, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162297
- 2023
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 16, 2023
- 746.5205(1)Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 12, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162296
- 2023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162295
- 2023
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.403(a)Posting Requirements - Prominent & PublicMedium riskCorrected Apr 4, 2023
- 746.5207(a)Emergency Evacuation and Relocation DiagramMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 4, 2023
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 4, 2023
- 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 3, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905162294
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Annual Sanitation Inspection, Cited in Three Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.3401(a) in April 2023, April 2024 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Annual Sanitation Inspection. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232323232324242425262626746.3401(a) across all 12 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.3701 in April 2023 and June 2023. The agency describes it this way: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232323232324242425262626746.3701 across all 12 visits, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after 746.3401(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Annual Sanitation Inspection: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 02
What changed after 746.3701 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 03
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
- 04
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.
- Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1771517
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162294
Visit Apr 3, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162295
Visit Apr 4, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162296
Visit Jun 9, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162297
Visit Jul 11, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162298
Visit Aug 28, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162299
Visit Apr 19, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162300
Visit Sep 19, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162301
Visit Oct 29, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162302
Visit Sep 11, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905242333
Visit Jul 20, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162303
Visit Jul 21, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905162304
Visit Sep 9, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026
- This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
- Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
- HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Inspector narratives
- Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
- Enforcement actions
- HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- Complaints not investigated
- Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
- Staff qualifications and turnover
- Not part of the published licensing record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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