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First Heaven Child Care LLC

120 S Hwy 83, Laredo, TX 78043 · Webb County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

First Heaven Child Care LLC is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 43 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. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (9 of 24). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #89 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #89 of 102 centers in Laredo
3High risk
12Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications9
Staff ratios4
Health & medication3
Other standards3
Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending an updated immuinzation record.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Four employee's files were evaluated. One file had an expired First aid/CPR certificate.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Four employee files were reviewed. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include hands on practice.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
HighNov 21, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Four children's files were reviewed. One file did not have the immunization record. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
MediumNov 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Four employee files were evaluated. One employee was pending training in topics in emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medication; preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
MediumNov 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages §746.1305(a)(1)
Four employee files were reviewed. One employee was pending pre-service training in the following topics: developmental stages of children, age-appropriate activities for children, positive guidance and discipline of children, fostering children's self-esteem, supervision and safety practices in the careof children, postiive interaction with children, and preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Sixteen month old child was in a group of 15 children. Oldest child in the group was 13 years of age. There was an age gap of more than 18 months between infant child and oldest child in the classroom. Infant teacher was observed supervisng five children. Based on specified age group of 11 months, the maximum number of children in the group with one caregiver could be four.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
MediumDec 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Director was missing training on the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
HighDec 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Transportation binder did not have the following information:Mediical authorization, list of children and emergency contacts.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025
Medium HighDec 19, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2411(2)(B)
Sheets in play yards did not fit snugly. Sheets were loose on the mattress.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2025
MediumDec 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training- Age Appropriate Activities §746.1305(a)(2)
Two caregivers were missing pre-service training on age appropriate activities, and supervision and safety practices in the care of children. One employee was missing training in the developmental stages of children.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2025
Medium HighDec 19, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
Driniking water was not available during outdoor play.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2025
Medium HighDec 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children in the infant classroom. Specified age group was 12 17 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can supervise is 5 children.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2025
Medium HighDec 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Directors have not completed required transportation training.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2025
MediumJan 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director was missing the 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
MediumJan 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - Infant Birth to 12 Months §746.2206(1)(A)
The infant daily schedule did not have the opportunity for outdoor play twice a day.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2024
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 4 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 23 month old and a 4 year old.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2023
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 11, 2022.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The Environmental Health Inspection has not been conducted.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
HighAug 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
Operational policies were not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionOther standards
Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan §746.5204
Emergency preparedness plan was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been renewed within the last year.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
MediumAug 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
One record evaluated was missing the orientation statement for personnel policies, operational policies, and abuse and neglect.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-07:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJan 20, 2023
DirectorCarolina Gamboa
Phone9566020156
State operation #1749844

Common questions

Does First Heaven Child Care LLC take infants?

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

What are First Heaven Child Care LLC’s hours?

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

Does First Heaven Child Care LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has First Heaven Child Care LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 21, 2025: “Required Immunizations.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does First Heaven Child Care LLC compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is tied for #89 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Heaven Child Care LLC last inspected?

Aug 25, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 78043

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 1749844 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.