Little Buddies Child Care Center

315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

20 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 21, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Little Buddies Child Care Center
License number
1627357
Location
315 W SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
20 inspections, last inspected January 21, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

96

Total Violations

Jan 21, 2026

Last Inspection

34

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (96)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)May 13, 2025

The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)May 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)May 13, 2025

Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)May 13, 2025

The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)May 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)May 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)May 13, 2025

Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)May 13, 2025

The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)May 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)May 13, 2025

Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)May 13, 2025

The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(11)May 13, 2025

Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)May 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3901(2)May 13, 2024

Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)May 13, 2024

Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3901(2)May 13, 2024

Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)May 13, 2024

Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)May 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)May 13, 2024

Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3901(2)May 13, 2024

Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)May 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)May 13, 2024

Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.3901(2)May 13, 2024

Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)May 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)May 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(6)(A)May 17, 2023

Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)May 17, 2023

Diaper changing mat was torn.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)May 17, 2023

Written activity plan was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(6)(A)May 17, 2023

Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)May 17, 2023

Written activity plan was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)May 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)May 17, 2023

Written activity plan was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)May 17, 2023

Written activity plan was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)May 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)May 17, 2023

Diaper changing mat was torn.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)May 17, 2023

Diaper changing mat was torn.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)May 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(6)(A)May 17, 2023

Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)May 17, 2023

Diaper changing mat was torn.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(6)(A)May 17, 2023

Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 6, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Jun 6, 2022

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3901(1)Jun 6, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Jun 6, 2022

Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jun 6, 2022

Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jun 6, 2022

The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 6, 2022

Children's products certification form was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jun 6, 2022

Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jun 6, 2022

Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Jun 6, 2022

Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jun 6, 2022

Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jun 6, 2022

Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Jun 6, 2022

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 6, 2022

Children's products certification form was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 6, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jun 6, 2022

Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jun 6, 2022

The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Jun 6, 2022

Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3901(1)Jun 6, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jun 6, 2022

Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jun 6, 2022

Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Jun 6, 2022

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 6, 2022

Children's products certification form was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 6, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jun 6, 2022

Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jun 6, 2022

The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Jun 6, 2022

Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3901(1)Jun 6, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Jun 6, 2022

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 6, 2022

Children's products certification form was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jun 6, 2022

Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3901(1)Jun 6, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jun 6, 2022

The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jun 6, 2022

Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 6, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jun 6, 2022

Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Mar 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Mar 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Mar 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Mar 3, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 27, 2021

The following training topics were not available for review for one caregiver: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Jul 27, 2021

Director was missing 20 hours of training in the most recent complete annual training year. The following training topics were not available for review: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 27, 2021

The following training topics were not available for review for one caregiver: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Jul 27, 2021

Director was missing 20 hours of training in the most recent complete annual training year. The following training topics were not available for review: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Jul 27, 2021

Director was missing 20 hours of training in the most recent complete annual training year. The following training topics were not available for review: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 27, 2021

The following training topics were not available for review for one caregiver: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 27, 2021

The following training topics were not available for review for one caregiver: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Jul 27, 2021

Director was missing 20 hours of training in the most recent complete annual training year. The following training topics were not available for review: -Abuse and Neglect. -Medication Administration. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Buddies Child Care Center's safety grade?

Little Buddies Child Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Buddies Child Care Center have?

Little Buddies Child Care Center has 96 total violations on record, including 56 critical, 40 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Buddies Child Care Center last inspected?

Little Buddies Child Care Center was last inspected on January 21, 2026.

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