Poka Dots Day Care

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Laredo / Webb / 78045
Street address: 503 Shiloh Dr
Phone: (956) 568-1299
Capacity: 147
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-07:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 5, 2013
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 2, 2026.

The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated May 29, 2024 to September 2, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 5 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 6 cited deficiencies for Poka Dots Day Care in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 5 Medium High).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-02.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	5
Medium	0
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-02 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

Annual Sanitation Inspection

The health inspection was last conducted on May 27, 2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-16

2026-09-02 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Two out of ten employee records evaluated did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate on file.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-11

2025-09-05 · 746.5537(a)(3) · Medium High

Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation

The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.

Correction date recorded: 2025-09-12

Full citation history from HHSC (14)

2026-09-02 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-11. Correction verified: 2026-09-17.
Two out of ten employee records evaluated did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate on file.
2026-09-02 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-16. Correction verified: 2026-09-17.
The health inspection was last conducted on May 27, 2025.
2025-09-05 · 746.5537(a)(3) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-12. Correction verified: 2025-09-25.
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
2024-09-06 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-06. Correction verified: 2024-10-01.
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
2024-09-06 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-09. Correction verified: 2024-10-01.
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
2024-05-29 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-27. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
2023-09-29 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-11-06.
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
2023-09-29 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-05. Correction verified: 2023-11-08.
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
2023-02-17 · 746.3317(7) · High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
2023-02-17 · 746.4311 · Medium High
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-21. Correction verified: 2023-02-17.
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
2023-02-17 · 746.5535(a)(1) · Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-21. Correction verified: 2023-02-23.
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
2022-10-03 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-10-10.
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
2022-10-03 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-05. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
2022-10-03 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1097896

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.