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Little Buddies Child Care Center

315 W Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Buddies Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (13 of 27). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #102 of 102 centers in Laredo and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 0%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#102 of 102 centers in Laredo
4High risk
15Medium High risk
6Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMay 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Assessment · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety13
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork3
Staff ratios2
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Supervision1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026
Medium HighApr 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026
Medium HighApr 14, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation §746.5537(b)(2)
The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 2025.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026
HighApr 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026
Medium HighApr 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
Medium HighMay 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
Medium HighMay 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
MediumMay 13, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
Medium HighMay 13, 2024InspectionOther standards
Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions §746.3901(2)
Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
Director is pending annual training hours in the following topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medications, understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
Medium HighMay 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024
Medium HighMay 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were two knives on top of the kitchen's counter. Kitchen has a gate diving it from children's classroom. Gate was open. Children were observed to be sleeping in classroom adjacent to the kitchen.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2023
MediumMay 17, 2023InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
Written activity plan was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2023
Medium HighMay 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diaper changing mat was torn.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2023
Medium HighMay 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2023
HighMay 17, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver did not know the number of children she was supervising. Children were observed sleeping in two different classrooms. One caregiver was supervising both groups of children.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2023
MediumJun 6, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2022
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
HighJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
MediumJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Children's products certification form was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
HighJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
MediumJun 6, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Animals - Notify Parents in Writing §746.3901(1)
Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2022
Medium HighJun 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
Medium LowMar 3, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity34 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 3, 2016
DirectorMaria Torres
Phone9567263987
State operation #1627357

Common questions

Does Little Buddies Child Care Center take infants?

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

What are Little Buddies Child Care 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 Little Buddies Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Buddies Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 14, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Buddies Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is #102 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Buddies Child Care Center last inspected?

Apr 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1627357 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.