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The Learning Space II Academy

Licensed child care center

1302 Calle Del Norte Ste 5
Laredo, TX 78041

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1792534-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Laredo, TX
Record Period
2024–2026
Source Documents
20
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 19 licensing visits from February 2024 to July 2026, HHSC cited 35 deficiencies at The Learning Space II Academy; 35 have a recorded correction.

Visits
19
2024–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
35
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
35
Of 35 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
1
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020220 visits2023: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020230 visits2024: 15 deficiencies across 10 visits; of which, high risk: 215202410 visits2025: 19 deficiencies across 8 visits; of which, high risk: 41920258 visits2026: 1 deficiency across 1 visit12026*1 visit2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020220 visits2023: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020230 visits2024: 15 deficiencies across 10 visits; of which, high risk: 215202410 visits2025: 19 deficiencies across 8 visits; of which, high risk: 41920258 visits2026: 1 deficiency across 1 visit12026*1 visit

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
2022000
2023000
202410152
20258194
2026110

What the Record Shows

  • 35 of 35 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, July 28, 2026, recorded 1 deficiency (most serious: Medium risk).
02

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.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Aug 11, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172500

  2. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172499

  3. 2025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Dec 12, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172498

  4. 2025

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025
    • 745.621(a)(2)AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneHigh riskCorrected Sep 30, 2025
    • 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025
    • 746.5307(b)Fire Extinguishers ServicedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172497

  5. 2025

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Sep 12, 2025
    • 746.5307(b)Fire Extinguishers ServicedMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 5, 2025
    • 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Sep 5, 2025
    • 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Sep 5, 2025
    • 746.5537(a)(4)Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible EmployeeMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 5, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172496

  6. 2025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 26, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172495

  7. 2025

    Assessment

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.909Access to Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected May 9, 2025
    • 746.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected May 9, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905254843

  8. 2025

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.501(a)(20)Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsMedium riskCorrected Feb 26, 2025
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Feb 26, 2025
    • 746.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 19, 2025
    • 746.909Access to Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Feb 26, 2025
    • 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 19, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172494

  9. 2025

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 22, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905254842

  10. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172493

  11. 2024

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 9, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905254841

  12. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.301(7)Notification of Additional Services OfferedHigh riskCorrected Nov 7, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172492

  13. 2024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 25, 2024
    • 746.2426(a)(2)Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleHigh riskCorrected Oct 25, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172491

  14. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.4913Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsMedium riskCorrected Sep 30, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172490

  15. 2024

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.603(a)Children's Records MaintainedMedium riskCorrected Sep 27, 2024
    • 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 27, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905245208

  16. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.501(a)(30)Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesMedium riskCorrected Jul 17, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172489

  17. 2024

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.801(10)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium riskCorrected Jun 10, 2024
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Jun 14, 2024
    • 746.2203(a)Written Activity PlansMedium riskCorrected Jun 10, 2024
    • 746.611(b)Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionMedium riskCorrected Jun 10, 2024
    • 746.1315(b)(1)CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 14, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172488

  18. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.4503(b)Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameMedium riskCorrected Apr 11, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172487

  19. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.4913Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsMedium riskCorrected Feb 8, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905172486

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Designating Director, Cited in Five Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.201(4) in November 2024, January 2025, February 2025, April 2025 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: Designating Director. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    24242424242424242424252525252525252526746.201(4) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1605(1) in September 2024, October 2024 and February 2025. The agency describes it this way: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    24242424242424242424252525252525252526746.1605(1) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Citation 746.5101(a), Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.5101(a) in August 2025, September 2025 and October 2025. The agency describes it this way: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    24242424242424242424252525252525252526746.5101(a) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4501(b) in August 2025 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    24242424242424242424252525252525252526746.4501(b) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4913 in February 2024 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    24242424242424242424252525252525252526746.4913 across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Fire Extinguishers Serviced, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.5307(b) in August 2025 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Fire Extinguishers Serviced. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    24242424242424242424252525252525252526746.5307(b) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Children's Records - Health Statement, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(3) in February 2025 and July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Health Statement. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    24242424242424242424252525252525252526746.603(a)(3) across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Access to Personnel Records, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.909 in February 2025 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Access to Personnel Records. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    24242424242424242424252525252525252526746.909 across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
04

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.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.201(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Designating Director: cited in five visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.1605(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 746.5101(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.5101(a): cited in three visits, including high-risk standards.

  4. 04

    What changed after 746.4501(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  5. 05

    What changed after 746.4913 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  6. 06

    What changed after 746.5307(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Fire Extinguishers Serviced: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  7. 07

    What changed after 746.603(a)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Records - Health Statement: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  8. 08

    What changed after 746.909 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Access to Personnel Records: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  9. 09

    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.

  10. 10

    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.

05

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)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1792534

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172486

    Visit Feb 8, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172487

    Visit Apr 11, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172488

    Visit Jun 7, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172489

    Visit Jul 10, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905245208

    Visit Sep 23, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172490

    Visit Sep 27, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172491

    Visit Oct 25, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172492

    Visit Nov 6, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905254841

    Visit Nov 19, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172493

    Visit Nov 20, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905254842

    Visit Jan 7, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172494

    Visit Feb 19, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905254843

    Visit Apr 25, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172495

    Visit Jun 12, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172496

    Visit Aug 29, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172497

    Visit Sep 30, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172498

    Visit Oct 24, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172499

    Visit Nov 19, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905172500

    Visit Jul 28, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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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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