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Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center

102 E Calton Rd Ste 4, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Accepts child care subsidies

Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #60 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 33%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#60 of 102 centers in Laredo
2High risk
6Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Health & medication3
Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 31, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
The classrooms for the 4 year olds, 3 year olds, and 2 year olds did not have smoke detectors.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
MediumAug 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Monthly active play space and equipment checklist was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
Medium HighApr 18, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Operation failed to notify CCR, when a child suffered an injury while in care that resulted in child receiving medical attention.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
Medium HighJan 30, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Four files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024
MediumJul 28, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Three employee files were reviewed. Two employees were pending the orientation required employment affidavits.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper changing supplies were within childen's reach.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
There was insufficient lighting in room used during naptime. Eye sight had to adjust when walking into the room. Note: it was corrected during inspection.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2023
MediumApr 28, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Cots used for naptime were not labeled.
Correction verified May 2, 2023
Medium HighFeb 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
Outdoor fence had a height of 28 inches.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2023
Medium HighFeb 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
Emergency preparedness plan did not include information on how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
HighFeb 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone §746.4601(8)
There was a crawl and climb catepillar in the outside playground on concrete. It did not have the unitary surfacing required.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2023
MediumFeb 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.501(a)(12)
Operational policies did not include information on hearing and vision screening requirements and strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations who help victims of abuse and neglect.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity50 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 31, 2023
DirectorMichelle Mendez
Phone9569494404
State operation #1763172

Common questions

Does Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center’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 Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 31, 2025: “Smoke-Detection System.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is #60 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Da Vinci Kids Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 78041

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 1763172 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.