Poka Dots Day Care
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
26 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 5, 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
- Poka Dots Day Care
- License number
- 1503518
- Location
- 503 SHILOH DR, Laredo, TX 78045
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 21.0/100
- Inspection record
- 26 inspections, last inspected September 5, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
56
Total Violations
Sep 5, 2025
Last Inspection
147
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (56)
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-27
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-05
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-05
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-05
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-05
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-17
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-17
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-17
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-17
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-08
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poka Dots Day Care's safety grade?
Poka Dots Day Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 21.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Poka Dots Day Care have?
Poka Dots Day Care has 56 total violations on record, including 52 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Poka Dots Day Care last inspected?
Poka Dots Day Care was last inspected on September 5, 2025.