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Little Hearts Child Development Center

A licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas 78041

1521 Jacaman Rd, Laredo, Texas 78041. (956) 267-8354.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 30, 2026.

The last 24 months 20 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

20 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 128 child care providers in Webb County had 4.

18 inspections on record. The latest, on Jun 17, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Mar 9, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Corrections Made to Fire Inspection, at the inspection on Jul 16, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

20 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.

20 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

May 22, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

  • Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers

    “Two caregivers were observed supervising 37 children during naptime with a specified age group of 2 year olds. Room was out of ratio by 15 children.”

    Rule 746.1607. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 17, 2026.

Apr 13, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “A caregiver was observed to be supervising 6 infants ranging from 6 months to 14 months with a specified age of 0 months to 11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 2 children. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Both infant classrooms combined.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026. Correction verified: May 5, 2026.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “Four out of seven employee training records evaluated did not have the following trainings: abuse and neglect, SBS/SIDS/Child Development, communicable diseases, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and hazardous materials.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026. Correction verified: May 22, 2026.

Mar 24, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “A caregiver was observed to be supervising 9 infants ranging from 6 months to 17 months with a specified age of 12 months to 17 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 children.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 24, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 13, 2026.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The toilet seat in outdoor playground restroom was observed to be dusty.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 24, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 13, 2026.

Mar 9, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “A caregiver was observed supervising children without an active, eligible background check. Note: The caregiver left the operation.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 9, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 24, 2026.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The restrooms in the outdoor playground were observed to be dirty.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 9, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 24, 2026.

Mar 5, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

    “Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation failed to report the operation did not have running water to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.”

    Rule 746.305(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 1, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 13, 2026.

May 21, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    “A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a CPR/First Aid certificate.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2025.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The restrooms in the outdoor playground and the toddler room were observed to be dirty. Toilets were stained and there were spider webs in the sides of the restroom. The garbage cans were observed to not have a lid making its contents accessible to children.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2025.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    “The steppingstones in the outdoor playground were observed to be broken.”

    Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2025.

  • Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “Three out of eight children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.”

    Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2025.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “Five out of eight children records evaluated did not have a health provider statement on file.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2025.

May 7, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency

  • AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization

    “Parent was not notified immediately after an injury occurred that required immediate medical treatment.”

    Rule 746.307(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 9, 2025.

Sep 6, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children ranging from 14 months to 16 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can have with that specified age gorup is 5 children. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Additional caregiver went into the classroom during inspection.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 3, 2024.

Aug 8, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “There was one caregiver supervising 8 children. Specified age group was 12-17 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can have with that specified age group number is 5 children. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Additional caregiver arrived during inspection.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 6, 2024.

Jul 16, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

    “Fire inspection is pending corrections.”

    Rule 746.5105. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 21, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2024.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “Sanitation inspection has not been conducted.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2024.

May 21, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    “There was a pre-k child in the infant classroom. Pre-k child is 24 months older than youngest infant present in the classroom.”

    Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2024.

  • Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “Eight children’s files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.”

    Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 4, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 18, 2024.

8 deficiencies older than three years
Jun 8, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “Eight children’s files were reviewed. Four files were pending updated immunization records.”

    Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 5, 2023.

  • Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation’s child-care program

    “Eight children’s files were reviewed. Two files were pending required health statement.”

    Rule 746.611(a)(1). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 9, 2023.

Jul 6, 2022: report to the state3 deficiencies

  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

    “Caregiver roughly grabbed a child by both arms, and used force to sit the child on the floor.”

    Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2022.

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    “Toddler caregiver was observed leaving classroom unsupervised, to open the operation’s door, while there was an additional staff member available to open the door.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2022.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

    “Caregiver was observed slapping a child’s hand.”

    Rule 746.2805(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2022.

Apr 29, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “Annual sanitation inspection was last conducted on December 2020.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 13, 2022. Correction verified: May 4, 2022.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “Children’s products certification form was last completed on January 2021. Note: Recall list was reviewed during inspection and form was completed.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022.

Apr 13, 2022: assessment1 deficiency

  • Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children

    “Day-care administrator?s credential renewal was not submitted to Child Care Regulation before its expiration date.”

    Rule 746.1015. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 25, 2022.

All 24 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 22, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
May 7, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 6, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
May 5, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 13, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Mar 5, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo violation found
May 21, 2025Inspection5 deficiencies cited
May 7, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Sep 6, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
May 21, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Nov 10, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 6, 2022Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Apr 29, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Apr 13, 2022Assessment1 deficiency cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Oct 22, 2021.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 76 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 5 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 128 child care providers in Webb County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 20.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 128 in Webb County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Little Hearts Child Development Center This child care provider20
Sproutlets Daycare and Learning Center0
My Kids Learning Center12
Sunshine Academy8
Little Buddies Child Care Center12
Apple Bee Learning Center LLC11
The Learning Patch Academy LLC2
Little Harvard Academy6
Lil’ Blooming Stars Learning Center0
New Land Kindergarten, Inc.17
Little Hunter’s Learning Center LLC7
Caterpillars to Butterflies Learning Center1
My Kids’ Academy5

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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