Little Buddies Child Care Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Laredo / Webb / 78041
Street address: 315 W Saunders St
Phone: (956) 726-3987
Capacity: 34
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 3, 2016
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 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 14, 2026.

The same records list 12 cited deficiencies dated May 13, 2024 to April 14, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 8 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 11 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 11 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 12 cited deficiencies for Little Buddies Child Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 8 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-14.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	8
Medium	2
Medium Low	1
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

2026-04-14 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-28

2026-04-14 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High

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

The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-28

2026-04-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-21

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2026-04-14 · 746.5537(b)(2) · Medium High
Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-21. Correction verified: 2026-04-29.
The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 2025.
2026-04-14 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-04-29.
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.
2026-04-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-21. Correction verified: 2026-04-29.
The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.
2026-04-14 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-04-29.
The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
2026-04-14 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-04-29.
The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.
2026-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-30. Correction verified: 2026-02-17.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
2025-05-13 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-19.
The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.
2025-05-13 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-27. Correction verified: 2025-05-19.
The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.
2025-05-13 · 746.3407(11) · Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-20. Correction verified: 2025-05-19.
Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.
2024-05-13 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-27. Correction verified: 2024-06-21.
Director is pending annual training hours in the following topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medications, understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2024-05-13 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-27. Correction verified: 2024-06-20.
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
2024-05-13 · 746.3901(2) · Medium High
Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-05-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.
2023-05-17 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-31. Correction verified: 2023-06-02.
Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.
2023-05-17 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-01. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
Caregiver did not know the number of children she was supervising. Children were observed sleeping in two different classrooms. One caregiver was supervising both groups of children.
2023-05-17 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-09.
Written activity plan was not available for review.
2023-05-17 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-01. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
Diaper changing mat was torn.
2023-05-17 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-01. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
There were two knives on top of the kitchen's counter. Kitchen has a gate diving it from children's classroom. Gate was open. Children were observed to be sleeping in classroom adjacent to the kitchen.
2022-06-06 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-08. Correction verified: 2022-06-13.
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
2022-06-06 · 746.3901(1) · Medium
Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-07. Correction verified: 2022-06-15.
Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.
2022-06-06 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
2022-06-06 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-07. Correction verified: 2022-06-13.
Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.
2022-06-06 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-06. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.
2022-06-06 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-07. Correction verified: 2022-06-13.
Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.
2022-06-06 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-20. Correction verified: 2022-06-13.
Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.
2022-06-06 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-20. Correction verified: 2022-06-09.
The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
2022-06-06 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-07. Correction verified: 2022-06-13.
Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.
2022-03-03 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-06. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1246597

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.