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Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC

2820 Santa Barbara St, Laredo, TX 78043 · Webb County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 47 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (1 of 3). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 76% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 76%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #19 of 102 centers in Laredo
1High risk
1Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
3 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 1, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood §746.2431(4)
Infant daily reports were missing information on infant's mood and activities.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2025
HighOct 1, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Operation was using formula milk longer than directions stated on formula can. Formula milk needs to be discarded within one hour after feeding begins, per formula instructions. Formula milk was offered to children for longer than one hour.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
Medium HighJun 28, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Three out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity47 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 16, 2018
DirectorCecilia Castillo
Phone9564627123
State operation #1679415

Common questions

Does Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC take infants?

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

What are Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC’s hours?

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

Does Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 1, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is tied for #19 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 76% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Jun 15, 2026. No violations were found 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 1679415 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.