Champions Christian Academy
A licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas 78041
4020 Santa Maria Ave, Laredo, Texas 78041. (956) 791-3020.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 27, 2026.
- 12 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Webb County: 4
- 1 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 15 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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?
12 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 128 child care providers in Webb County had 4.
15 inspections on record. The latest, on Feb 24, 2026: 4 deficiencies cited.
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Feb 24, 2026
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
12 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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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.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Feb 24, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was last conducted on September 23, 2024.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024.”
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Smoke-Detection System Tested
“The electric smoke detection system was last tested on January 29, 2025.”
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Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
“The operational policies did not have information in abuse and neglect, health checks, and vaccine preventable diseases for employees.”
Mar 19, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The fire drill is being conducted monthly but the exit time is over 3 minutes.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.”
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Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The caterpillar did not have the 6ft of use zone all around and the caterpillar was broken.”
Mar 19, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanitation inspection was conducted on November 04th, 2022.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Four files were evaluated. One file was missing the admission form, including emergency contacts.”
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Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“There were four classrooms being used during inspection. In the infant classroom, the activity plan did not have the date. In a second classroom, the activity plan was not for the current week.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were three children in the infant class. The feeding instruction form for one child was not available for review. Two forms were last updated on August 2023.”
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Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Four children’s records were reviewed. Four files were pending the health statement.”
18 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 13, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Last fire inspection was conducted and approved by the fire department on August 23, 2023.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance
“Attendance records for two employees were not available for review.”
Mar 7, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Classroom caregiver was observed to step out of the classroom, leaving a group of 5 children unattended inside the classroom.”
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Required Immunizations
“Four children’s files were evaluated. Two files were did not have an immunization record. Two files were pending updated immunization records.”
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Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Four employee files were reviewed. One employee was missing 10 hours of preservice training.”
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Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“Four employee files were reviewed. Annual training for Director and one caregiver was not available for review.”
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Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child’s Reach
“Diaper changing supplies were within children’s reach in three classrooms.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Diaper changing mat in infant classroom is torn. It has a two inch opening.”
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Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“Activity plans did not include outdoor activities. Activity plans for the current week were not posted in three out five classrooms.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Feeding instructions for infants were not available for review.”
Oct 14, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During inspection, one caregiver was observed supervising an infant group consisting of 5 children. The Specified Age Group was 0-11 months. Two caregivers are required to supervise the group. The second caregiver had stepped out of the classroom, leaving the child/caregiver ratio deficient. Note: It was corrected during inspection when the second caregiver returned to the classroom.”
Sep 30, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Three individuals were observed supervising children in the infant, K2, and K4 classrooms did not have active, eligible background checks on file. Individual in the infant classroom was counted in child/caregiver ratio. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Individuals left the operation during inspection.”
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two infants ages 7 months and 10 months were observed sleeping in bouncers. Note: Infants were moved to cribs during inspection.”
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Trash can containing diapers was uncovered in infants’ room. Trash cans in restroom used by children were uncovered.”
Feb 16, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed their First Aid/CPR training 100 % online. The training did not included practice on manikins.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There was a slide in the outside playground, with a platform of 22 inches with no surfacing. Note: It was corrected during inspection by moving the slide to the area of the playground that has unitary surfacing.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were pending the required employment affidavit.”
Dec 9, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Electrical outlets in two clasrroms were observed to be uncovered.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 29, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 68 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 27, 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).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 27, 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 12.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Champions Christian Academy This child care provider | 12 |
| Sproutlets Daycare and Learning Center | 0 |
| My Kids Learning Center | 12 |
| Sunshine Academy | 8 |
| Little Buddies Child Care Center | 12 |
| Apple Bee Learning Center LLC | 11 |
| The Learning Patch Academy LLC | 2 |
| Little Harvard Academy | 6 |
| Lil’ Blooming Stars Learning Center | 0 |
| New Land Kindergarten, Inc. | 17 |
| Little Hunter’s Learning Center LLC | 7 |
| Caterpillars to Butterflies Learning Center | 1 |
| My Kids’ Academy | 5 |
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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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 27, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 27, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 27, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Oct 27, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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