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The Learning Space Academy

1309 Flores Ave, Laredo, TX 78040 · Webb County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Learning Space Academy is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 25 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (14 of 35). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #99 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#99 of 102 centers in Laredo
2High risk
19Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
4Low risk
35 citations from 13 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundMay 23, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundApr 11, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundNov 2, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundAug 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications14
Building & playground safety10
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication4
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 20, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
Hand washing sink in infants classroom was being used for rinsing bottles and bibs. Note: Bibs and bottles were removed from sink during inspection.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026
LowMay 23, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Certificate Not Renewed §746.1057
The director's certificate expired on January 20, 2025.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumMay 23, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2025
Medium HighMay 23, 2025InspectionTraining & 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 Jun 12, 2025
MediumMay 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025
Medium HighApr 11, 2025InspectionTraining & 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 May 23, 2025
MediumApr 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
Correction verified May 23, 2025
MediumApr 11, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
Correction verified May 23, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of 4 children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. One out of 4 children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionTraining & 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 Apr 11, 2025
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2025
MediumApr 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two out of four employee records evaluated did not have trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain development, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2024
Medium HighApr 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2024
Medium HighFeb 29, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
MediumFeb 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two out of four employee records evaluated did not have trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain development, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
LowFeb 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests §746.1329(c)(2)
One CPR/First Aid certificate was not on file at the center at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
LowDec 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Certificate Not Renewed §746.1057
Director's certificate expired on September 29, 2023.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2024
LowNov 2, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Certificate Not Renewed §746.1057
Director's certificate expired on September 29, 2023.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
Medium LowApr 5, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One out of four records evaluated was missing the affidavit and the highschool diploma.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023
MediumApr 5, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One out of four employee records evaluated was missing the following trainings: Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, and Communicable diseases.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023
Medium HighApr 5, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 6 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 26 month old toddler.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2023
Medium HighApr 5, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One employee did not have the hands on CPR training with a manikin.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023
Medium HighOct 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Annual Sanitation inspection was conducted on October 12, 2021.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
HighOct 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Fire inspection was conducted on June 17, 2021.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area §746.3503(d)
The infant room did not have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Three outside playground structures require surfacing.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Environmental health inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
Emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Exit Not Through Kitchen or Hazardous Area §746.5209(d)
Center has two exits to the outside located in distant parts of the building. One of the exits is in the kitchen. Center did not have approval from the state or local fire marshall in writing at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The garbage can inside the restroom used by children was uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. There were two openings at the botton of the playground fence of approximately 17 inches in length by 5 inches in height.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in pre-k classroom. Diagram did not include: two exit paths from each room, unless a room opens directly to the outdoors at ground level; the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child-care center safely; and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2021
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
Outside fence measures approximately 3 feet 7 inches in height. Outside fence must measure at least 4 feet in height. Fence has a gap of approximately 4 inches bewteen posts.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
HighOct 11, 2021InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
Operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Note: it was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 11, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair §746.2405(1)
Infant room did not have an adult size rocker or chair.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity25 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 26, 2022
DirectorRosenda Torres
Phone9568983699
State operation #1728101

Common questions

Does The Learning Space Academy take infants?

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

What are The Learning Space Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Learning Space Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Learning Space Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 28, 2022: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Learning Space Academy compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is #99 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Learning Space Academy last inspected?

Mar 20, 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 1728101 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.