Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center #3, LLC

1207 E BUSTAMANTE ST, Laredo, TX 78041Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 11, 2025

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 Characters Daycare and Learning Center #3, LLC
License number
1771517
Location
1207 E BUSTAMANTE ST, Laredo, TX 78041
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 10.0/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected September 11, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor10.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance0/100

80

Total Violations

Sep 11, 2025

Last Inspection

55

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (80)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 11, 2025

The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 11, 2025

One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reaction, administering medication, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and transportation trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(1)Sep 11, 2025

The list of children for transportation was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Sep 11, 2025

Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(1)Sep 11, 2025

The list of children for transportation was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Sep 11, 2025

Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(1)Sep 11, 2025

The list of children for transportation was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 11, 2025

One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reaction, administering medication, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and transportation trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Sep 11, 2025

Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 11, 2025

The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(1)Sep 11, 2025

The list of children for transportation was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 11, 2025

The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Sep 11, 2025

Two out of six children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 11, 2025

The health inspection was last conducted on April 22, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 11, 2025

One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reaction, administering medication, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and transportation trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Sep 11, 2025

One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials, allergic reaction, administering medication, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and transportation trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated did not have the transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Sep 19, 2024

Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Sep 19, 2024

Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 19, 2024

Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.2431(2)Sep 19, 2024

Infant daily report was missing the following information: times and amount of food consumed, times of diaper changes, infant's general mood for the day, and a brief summary of the activities in which the infant participated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(b)Sep 19, 2024

Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Sep 19, 2024

Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.2431(2)Sep 19, 2024

Infant daily report was missing the following information: times and amount of food consumed, times of diaper changes, infant's general mood for the day, and a brief summary of the activities in which the infant participated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(b)Sep 19, 2024

Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Sep 19, 2024

Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 19, 2024

Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.2431(2)Sep 19, 2024

Infant daily report was missing the following information: times and amount of food consumed, times of diaper changes, infant's general mood for the day, and a brief summary of the activities in which the infant participated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Sep 19, 2024

Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Sep 19, 2024

Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(b)Sep 19, 2024

Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Sep 19, 2024

Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 19, 2024

Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.2431(2)Sep 19, 2024

Infant daily report was missing the following information: times and amount of food consumed, times of diaper changes, infant's general mood for the day, and a brief summary of the activities in which the infant participated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Sep 19, 2024

Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Sep 19, 2024

Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.605(13)Sep 19, 2024

Six children's files were evaluated. Six files were pending a special needs statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(b)Sep 19, 2024

Infant bottles were on top of diaper changing table. Note: Bottles were removed from the diaper changing table during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 19, 2024

Six children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending immunization records, and one file was pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Sep 19, 2024

Six employee records were evaluated. Five employees were missing orientation training documentation. One employee was missing pre-service training documentation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Sep 19, 2024

Mixed age group did not have walking space in between sleeping cots during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Apr 19, 2024

Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Apr 19, 2024

Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Apr 19, 2024

Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Apr 19, 2024

Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Apr 19, 2024

Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Apr 19, 2024

Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Apr 19, 2024

Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Apr 19, 2024

Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Apr 19, 2024

Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Apr 19, 2024

Annual environmental inspection was last conducted on 04/04/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Apr 19, 2024

Loose-fill surfacing in the outside playground had a depth of approximately 2 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(7)Apr 19, 2024

Operation failed to notify CCR, before providing transportation services.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2431Jul 11, 2023

Infant daily report was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2431Jul 11, 2023

Infant daily report was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2431Jul 11, 2023

Infant daily report was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2431Jul 11, 2023

Infant daily report was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 9, 2023

Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jun 9, 2023

Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jun 9, 2023

Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 9, 2023

Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jun 9, 2023

Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 9, 2023

Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 9, 2023

Disinfecting chemicals were within children's reach. Stairs in infant room did not have a child proof gate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jun 9, 2023

Monthly fiire drills have not been conducted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)Apr 3, 2023

Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was missing the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 3, 2023

The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Apr 3, 2023

Sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.403(a)Apr 3, 2023

Required postings were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 3, 2023

The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Apr 3, 2023

Sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 3, 2023

The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.403(a)Apr 3, 2023

Required postings were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Apr 3, 2023

Sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.403(a)Apr 3, 2023

Required postings were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)Apr 3, 2023

Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was missing the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Apr 3, 2023

The following items were withing children's reach: paint, and chemicals. A glass sliding door did not have stickers or decals.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Apr 3, 2023

Sanitation inspection was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.403(a)Apr 3, 2023

Required postings were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)Apr 3, 2023

Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was missing the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5207(a)Apr 3, 2023

Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was missing the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center #3, LLC's safety grade?

Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center #3, LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 10.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center #3, LLC have?

Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center #3, LLC has 80 total violations on record, including 68 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center #3, LLC last inspected?

Little Characters Daycare and Learning Center #3, LLC was last inspected on September 11, 2025.

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