Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Laredo / Webb / 78043
Street address: 3220 Ligarde St
Phone: (956) 723-5439
Capacity: 72
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 5, 2021
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 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

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

The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated July 17, 2024 to July 2, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 of these citations.

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

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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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 9 cited deficiencies for Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-02.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	4
Medium	2
Medium Low	2
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

2026-07-02 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

Children's Products- Annual Certification

CPSC form was last completed on May 2025. Note: It was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at inspection

2026-07-02 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

Six employee's files were reviewed. Three employee files were pending affidavit 2912.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-03

2025-07-11 · 746.2431 · Medium High

Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.

Correction date recorded: 2025-07-14

Full citation history from HHSC (16)

2026-07-02 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-27.
Six employee's files were reviewed. Three employee files were pending affidavit 2912.
2026-07-02 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
CPSC form was last completed on May 2025. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
2025-07-11 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-01. Correction verified: 2025-08-21.
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
2025-07-11 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-01.
Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.
2025-07-11 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-11. Correction verified: 2025-08-29.
Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.
2025-07-11 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-11. Correction verified: 2025-08-29.
Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.
2025-07-11 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-01.
Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.
2024-07-17 · 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: 2024-07-17. Correction verified: 2024-07-30.
One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
2024-07-17 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-24. Correction verified: 2024-07-23.
Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.
2023-07-18 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-18. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.
2023-07-18 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-25. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.
2023-07-18 · 746.2205(a)(2) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-24. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.
2022-09-01 · 746.5315 · Medium High
Smoke-Detection System Tested
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: 2022-09-06.
Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.
2022-09-01 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-01. Correction verified: 2022-09-09.
A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.
2022-09-01 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: 2022-09-06.
Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.
2022-09-01 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-08. Correction verified: 2022-09-06.
The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1348191

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.