Poka Dots Day Care

503 SHILOH DR, Laredo, TX 78045Open
F

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

F
Poor21.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety70/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

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)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)Sep 5, 2025

The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)Sep 5, 2025

The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)Sep 5, 2025

The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.5537(a)(3)Sep 5, 2025

The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Sep 6, 2024

Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 6, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Sep 6, 2024

Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Sep 6, 2024

Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 6, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Sep 6, 2024

Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 6, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Sep 6, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 29, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 29, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 29, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(1)Sep 29, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Sep 29, 2023

Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Sep 29, 2023

Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(1)Sep 29, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Sep 29, 2023

Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Sep 29, 2023

Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(1)Sep 29, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(1)Sep 29, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(7)Feb 17, 2023

Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.4311Feb 17, 2023

Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Feb 17, 2023

Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Feb 17, 2023

Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(7)Feb 17, 2023

Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.4311Feb 17, 2023

Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Feb 17, 2023

Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(7)Feb 17, 2023

Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Feb 17, 2023

Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.4311Feb 17, 2023

Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(7)Feb 17, 2023

Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.4311Feb 17, 2023

Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2405(2)Oct 3, 2022

Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 3, 2022

Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Oct 3, 2022

Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2405(2)Oct 3, 2022

Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Oct 3, 2022

Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 3, 2022

Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2405(2)Oct 3, 2022

Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Oct 3, 2022

Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 3, 2022

Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 3, 2022

Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Oct 3, 2022

Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2405(2)Oct 3, 2022

Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Oct 8, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 8, 2021

Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 8, 2021

Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Oct 8, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 8, 2021

Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Oct 8, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Oct 8, 2021

Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Oct 8, 2021

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.

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