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Blooming Kids LLC

9109 McPherson Rd Ste 6, Laredo, TX 78045 · Webb County
Accepts child care subsidies

Blooming Kids LLC is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 47 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 17). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #83 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #83 of 102 centers in Laredo
1High risk
6Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
17 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Training & qualifications4
Health & medication2
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of six children records evaluated did not have current immunization records.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
MediumFeb 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
One out of four employee records evaluated did not have the allergic reactions and building safety training.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
MediumFeb 13, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational policies did not have the parent rights information.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
LowOct 25, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations had not been completed by a new employee.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024
LowOct 25, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
Notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home for a new employee had not been completed.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024
MediumFeb 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
CPSC form was not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2024
Medium HighFeb 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
Monthly inspection for fire extinguishers and monthly tests of carbon monoxide detector were last documented on 10/2023.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2024
MediumFeb 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Emergency drills were last documented on October 2023.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2024
MediumFeb 22, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Infant feeding preference forms were not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
MediumFeb 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities §746.2206(1)
Outdoor activities are conducted once a day. Infant activity plan did not include specific daily activiites.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
A crawl and climb caterpillar and a climbing dome were observed in the outside playground. It did not have the required surfacing.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
MediumFeb 22, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
Infant classroom was changed to a smaller classroom. Infant capacity changed from 22 to 11. Child Care Regulation was not notifiied.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
MediumFeb 22, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Six employee's records were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)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; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads §746.2411(2)(A)
Two play yards used by children under 12 months of age, were supplemented with an additional mattress. Note: Additonal mattresses were removed during inspection.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
Medium HighMar 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
There were two structures with a platform of 22 and 25 inches in height, in the outdoor playground. Note: Both structures were removed from the outside playground during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System Tested §746.5315
Electronic smoke alarm was last tested in September 2020.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2022
Medium HighMar 8, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing updated immunization records.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity47 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:45 AM-05:20 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 30, 2015
DirectorAraceli Chapa
Phone9562371249
State operation #1549462

Common questions

Does Blooming Kids LLC take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Blooming Kids LLC’s hours?

7:45 AM to 5:20 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Blooming Kids LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Blooming Kids LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Blooming Kids LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the South Texas area, which includes Laredo, is $30.20 a day for toddlers, $29.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $28.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Blooming Kids LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 22, 2023: “Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Blooming Kids LLC compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is tied for #83 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Blooming Kids LLC last inspected?

Jan 27, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1549462 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.