Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC

3220 LIGARDE ST, Laredo, TX 78043Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

26 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 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 & Learning Center, LLC
License number
1703276
Location
3220 LIGARDE ST, Laredo, TX 78043
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 2.5/100
Inspection record
26 inspections, last inspected July 11, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor2.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

84

Total Violations

Jul 11, 2025

Last Inspection

72

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (84)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jul 11, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2431Jul 11, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jul 11, 2025

Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jul 11, 2025

Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 11, 2025

Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jul 11, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jul 11, 2025

Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2431Jul 11, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 11, 2025

Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jul 11, 2025

Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jul 11, 2025

Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 11, 2025

Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jul 11, 2025

Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2431Jul 11, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jul 11, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jul 11, 2025

Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 11, 2025

Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jul 11, 2025

Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2431Jul 11, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jul 11, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 17, 2024

One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 17, 2024

Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 17, 2024

Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 17, 2024

One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 17, 2024

Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 17, 2024

One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-17

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jul 17, 2024

One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 17, 2024

Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jul 18, 2023

Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(2)Jul 18, 2023

The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jul 18, 2023

The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jul 18, 2023

The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(2)Jul 18, 2023

The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jul 18, 2023

Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jul 18, 2023

The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(2)Jul 18, 2023

The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jul 18, 2023

Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jul 18, 2023

The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(2)Jul 18, 2023

The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jul 18, 2023

Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 1, 2022

The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 1, 2022

Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5315Sep 1, 2022

Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Sep 1, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5315Sep 1, 2022

Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5315Sep 1, 2022

Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 1, 2022

The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 1, 2022

Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Sep 1, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 1, 2022

The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 1, 2022

Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Sep 1, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Sep 1, 2022

The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Sep 1, 2022

Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5315Sep 1, 2022

Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Sep 1, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 28, 2021

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 28, 2021

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 28, 2021

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 28, 2021

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 7, 2021

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers' room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Jul 7, 2021

Operation did not have an activity plan in the infants' room. Activity plans in the toddlers' room and in the school age classroom did not outline the specific daily activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Jul 7, 2021

Infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 7, 2021

Caregiver was observed stepping out of school age classroom, leaving school-age group unsupervised. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 7, 2021

There was a television on top of a shelf in the toddlers' room. The television was not anchored. There was an electric fan on top of a shelf in the school age classroom. The fan was not mounted. Note: television was removed during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jul 7, 2021

Feeding instructions for one infant were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Jul 7, 2021

Operation did not have an activity plan in the infants' room. Activity plans in the toddlers' room and in the school age classroom did not outline the specific daily activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jul 7, 2021

Feeding instructions for one infant were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 7, 2021

Caregiver was observed stepping out of school age classroom, leaving school-age group unsupervised. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 7, 2021

There was a television on top of a shelf in the toddlers' room. The television was not anchored. There was an electric fan on top of a shelf in the school age classroom. The fan was not mounted. Note: television was removed during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 7, 2021

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers' room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 7, 2021

Caregiver was observed stepping out of school age classroom, leaving school-age group unsupervised. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jul 7, 2021

Feeding instructions for one infant were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Jul 7, 2021

Infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Jul 7, 2021

Operation did not have an activity plan in the infants' room. Activity plans in the toddlers' room and in the school age classroom did not outline the specific daily activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 7, 2021

There was a television on top of a shelf in the toddlers' room. The television was not anchored. There was an electric fan on top of a shelf in the school age classroom. The fan was not mounted. Note: television was removed during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 7, 2021

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers' room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jul 7, 2021

Caregiver was observed stepping out of school age classroom, leaving school-age group unsupervised. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jul 7, 2021

Feeding instructions for one infant were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Jul 7, 2021

Operation did not have an activity plan in the infants' room. Activity plans in the toddlers' room and in the school age classroom did not outline the specific daily activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Jul 7, 2021

Infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Jul 7, 2021

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in the toddlers' room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jul 7, 2021

There was a television on top of a shelf in the toddlers' room. The television was not anchored. There was an electric fan on top of a shelf in the school age classroom. The fan was not mounted. Note: television was removed during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Jul 7, 2021

Infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC's safety grade?

Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 2.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC have?

Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC has 84 total violations on record, including 64 critical, 20 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC last inspected?

Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center, LLC was last inspected on July 11, 2025.

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