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Champions Christian Academy

4020 Santa Maria Ave, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Champions Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 30). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #92 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #92 of 102 centers in Laredo
6High risk
15Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
30 citations from 15 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety11
Health & medication5
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios2
Child protection1
Other standards1
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 24, 2026InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect §746.501(a)(26)
The operational policies did not have information in abuse and neglect, health checks, and vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2026
HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was last conducted on September 23, 2024.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System Tested §746.5315
The electric smoke detection system was last tested on January 29, 2025.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2026
MediumMar 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The caterpillar did not have the 6ft of use zone all around and the caterpillar was broken.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The fire drill is being conducted monthly but the exit time is over 3 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
MediumMar 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Four children's records were reviewed. Four files were pending the health statement.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
MediumMar 19, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There were three children in the infant class. The feeding instruction form for one child was not available for review. Two forms were last updated on August 2023.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
MediumMar 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
There were four classrooms being used during inspection. In the infant classroom, the activity plan did not have the date. In a second classroom, the activity plan was not for the current week.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
Medium HighMar 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Sanitation inspection was conducted on November 04th, 2022.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
Medium HighMar 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Four files were evaluated. One file was missing the admission form, including emergency contacts.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
MediumSep 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Attendance records for two employees were not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
HighSep 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was conducted and approved by the fire department on August 23, 2023.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
Four employee files were reviewed. Annual training for Director and one caregiver was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2023
HighMar 7, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Classroom caregiver was observed to step out of the classroom, leaving a group of 5 children unattended inside the classroom.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
Four employee files were reviewed. One employee was missing 10 hours of preservice training.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
MediumMar 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities §746.2206(1)
Activity plans did not include outdoor activities. Activity plans for the current week were not posted in three out five classrooms.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
MediumMar 7, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Feeding instructions for infants were not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diaper changing mat in infant classroom is torn. It has a two inch opening.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
HighMar 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were did not have an immunization record. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in three classrooms.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2023
Medium HighOct 14, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During inspection, one caregiver was observed supervising an infant group consisting of 5 children. The Specified Age Group was 0-11 months. Two caregivers are required to supervise the group. The second caregiver had stepped out of the classroom, leaving the child/caregiver ratio deficient. Note: It was corrected during inspection when the second caregiver returned to the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
HighSep 30, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Two infants ages 7 months and 10 months were observed sleeping in bouncers. Note: Infants were moved to cribs during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighSep 30, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Trash can containing diapers was uncovered in infants' room. Trash cans in restroom used by children were uncovered.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
HighSep 30, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Three individuals were observed supervising children in the infant, K2, and K4 classrooms did not have active, eligible background checks on file. Individual in the infant classroom was counted in child/caregiver ratio. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Individuals left the operation during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed their First Aid/CPR training 100 % online. The training did not included practice on manikins.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2022
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
There was a slide in the outside playground, with a platform of 22 inches with no surfacing. Note: It was corrected during inspection by moving the slide to the area of the playground that has unitary surfacing.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowFeb 16, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were pending the required employment affidavit.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2022
Medium HighDec 9, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Electrical outlets in two clasrroms were observed to be uncovered.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 29, 2022
DirectorNahomy Gutierrez
Phone9567913020
State operation #1725289

Common questions

Does Champions Christian Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Champions Christian Academy’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Champions Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Champions Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 24, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Champions Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is tied for #92 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Champions Christian Academy last inspected?

Feb 24, 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 1725289 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.