Poka Dots Day Care
Poka Dots Day Care is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 147 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 16). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #80 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The health inspection was last conducted on May 27, 2025.
Two out of ten employee records evaluated did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate on file.
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
About this center
Common questions
Does Poka Dots Day Care take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Poka Dots Day Care’s hours?
7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Poka Dots Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Poka Dots Day Care had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 29, 2024: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Poka Dots Day Care compare with other daycares in Laredo?
It is tied for #80 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Poka Dots Day Care last inspected?
Sep 2, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1503518 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.